Southern Meatloaf with Brown Gravy

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients

1½ lb ground beef

1 cup breadcrumbs

1 small onion, finely diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 large eggs

½ cup milk

2 tbsp ketchup

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp paprika

½ tsp dried thyme

2 tbsp oil or butter

Brown Gravy

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

2 cups beef broth

Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, eggs, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme until just combined.

Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a greased baking dish.

Bake for 50–60 minutes, until cooked through and lightly browned. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

For the gravy, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes until lightly golden.

Gradually whisk in beef broth and simmer until thick and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve thick slices of meatloaf topped generously with brown gravy, just like in the image with mashed potatoes or green beans on the side.