Description
A simple and delicious meatloaf recipe topped with savory mushroom gravy, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups beef broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, milk, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a baking dish.
- Bake for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- While the meatloaf is baking, prepare the mushroom gravy. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until browned.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually add beef broth, stirring constantly until the gravy thickens.
- Once the meatloaf is done, let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve slices of meatloaf topped with mushroom gravy.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include herbs like thyme or parsley in the meatloaf mixture.
- Leftover meatloaf can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for larger gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American