Entrée: United States – Old-Fashioned Meatloaf with Onion Gravy

Food safety reminder: Follow safe food-handling practices and use a food thermometer to verify safe internal cooking temperatures.

Serving Size: 6

Approximate Time

Prep 15 min

Cook 1 hr 5 min

Total 1 hr 20 min

Ingredients

2 lb (900 g) ground beef
1 cup (90 g) stale breadcrumbs
2 eggs
1 / 2 cup (120 ml) milk
1 medium onion, diced (plus extra for gravy)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 / 2 cup (120 ml) ketchup (for loaf and a little for gravy)
1 tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp salt
1 / 2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp (30 g) butter
2 tbsp (16 g) flour
2 cups (480 ml) beef stock

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Soak breadcrumbs in milk for a few minutes.
2. Mix ground beef, soaked breadcrumbs, eggs, diced onion, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper until just combined; form into a loaf and place in a baking dish.
3. Bake 55–65 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C); remove loaf and keep warm.
4. In a skillet, melt butter and sauté extra diced onion until translucent; stir in flour and cook briefly.
5. Whisk in beef stock and a spoonful of ketchup, simmer until gravy thickens; season to taste.
6. Slice meatloaf, pour onion gravy over slices, and serve.