Easy Homemade Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy (Print version)
Tender beef meatloaf baked until juicy, sliced thick, and spooned with creamy mushroom gravy.
# Ingredients:
For the meatloaf
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2 lb (900 g) ground beef, preferably 80/20
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1 cup (85 g) plain breadcrumbs or panko
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1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk
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2 large eggs, beaten
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1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 cup (60 g) ketchup
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, plus more for serving
For the mushroom gravy
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4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter
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12 oz (340 g) cremini mushrooms, sliced
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1 small shallot or 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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4 tablespoons (32 g) all-purpose flour
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2 cups (480 ml) beef broth
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1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
# Instructions:
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Heat the oven to 350 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet or casserole dish with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
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In a large bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, onion, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, pepper, and parsley until evenly moistened.
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Add the ground beef and mix gently with your hands just until combined. Do not pack or knead the mixture.
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Shape the mixture into a loaf about 9 inches long on the prepared pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the center reaches 160 F.
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While the loaf bakes, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring only occasionally, until browned.
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Add the shallot and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle in the flour and stir for 1 minute, then slowly whisk in the beef broth. Simmer until thickened, 4-6 minutes.
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Stir the cream and Worcestershire sauce into the gravy, then season with salt and pepper. Rest the meatloaf for 10-15 minutes, slice, and serve with hot mushroom gravy and parsley.
# Good to know:
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Cook ground beef meatloaf to 160 F in the center.
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Resting the loaf makes cleaner slices and keeps it juicy.
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The gravy can be made 2 days ahead and reheated gently.