Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this hearty, juicy meatloaf. Made with high-quality lean ground beef and a blend of aromatic onions and breadcrumbs, this loaf is baked to golden perfection and topped with a rich, savory, and silky brown gravy. It is the perfect centerpiece for a family dinner, ensuring a moist and succulent texture that keeps everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
2 lbs ground beef (85% lean)
1 cup plain or panko breadcrumbs
1 medium onion, finely diced
2 large eggs
2 cups beef broth (alcohol-free)
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, eggs, and seasonings.
Mix gently with your hands until just combined to ensure the loaf remains tender.
Shape the meat mixture into a uniform loaf on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet.
Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit is reached.
Remove from the oven and let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
While resting, whisk flour into warm beef broth in a saucepan until smooth.
Simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the gravy thickens to a glossy consistency.
Pour the hot gravy over the meatloaf slices before serving.
Notes
Always use a meat thermometer to ensure the meatloaf reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit for safety. Allowing the meatloaf to rest is crucial to keep the juices inside the meat. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice with gravy
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg