Description
This Brown Gravy Meatloaf is juicy, tender, and smothered in rich homemade brown gravy. Made with ground beef, breadcrumbs, onions, and spices, then baked to perfection, it’s the ultimate comfort food. Whether for family dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe delivers savory flavor and diner-style nostalgia every time.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatloaf:
- 2 lbs (900g) ground beef (80/20)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups (150g) plain breadcrumbs
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
For the Brown Gravy:
- 4 tbsp (60g) unsalted butter
- 4 tbsp (30g) all-purpose flour
- 3 cups (720ml) low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a loaf pan or line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a pan. Cook onion for 5 minutes until soft, then add garlic and cook 1 more minute. Let cool.
- Mix meatloaf: In a large bowl, combine beef, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, Worcestershire, parsley, cooled onion/garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Shape and bake: Transfer mixture into loaf pan and shape into loaf. Bake 55–65 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Rest 10 minutes.
- Make gravy: In a saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook 2–3 minutes. Slowly whisk in broth, then add onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and soy sauce if using. Simmer 5–7 minutes until thickened.
- Serve: Slice meatloaf and spoon warm gravy over each slice. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use 80/20 ground beef for ideal juiciness and flavor.
- Let onions cool before adding to meat mixture.
- Don’t overmix the beef to avoid toughness.
- Always rest meatloaf before slicing to retain juices.
- For a twist, add mushrooms to make mushroom gravy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
Keywords: Brown Gravy Meatloaf, Meatloaf with Gravy, Comfort Food Meatloaf Recipe, American Meatloaf, Homemade Gravy Meatloaf