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Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy

Classic tender meatloaf topped with rich, savory mushroom gravy - the ultimate comfort food dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatloaf
  • 2 pounds ground beef 80/20 blend
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 eggs large, beaten
  • 1 onion medium, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
Mushroom Gravy
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Equipment

  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Whisk
  • Instant-read thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Sauté diced onions in a tablespoon of oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Let cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, cooled onion mixture, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano. Mix gently until evenly distributed.
  4. Shape meat mixture into an oval loaf on prepared baking sheet, approximately 9 inches long and 4 inches wide. Smooth surface with wet hands.
  5. Bake 60-70 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F. Let rest 10 minutes.
  6. For gravy, melt butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook until golden and caramelized, about 8 minutes total.
  7. Sprinkle flour over mushrooms and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
  8. Gradually whisk in beef broth. Simmer until thickened, 5-7 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
  9. Slice meatloaf and pour hot mushroom gravy over top. Serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, use ground beef with 80/20 fat ratio. Meatloaf can be prepared ahead and refrigerated unbaked for up to 24 hours. Leftovers keep refrigerated for 4 days or frozen for 3 months.