Classic Meatloaf with Brown Mushroom Gravy
ID: b8b58eba...
A comforting and savory classic meatloaf made with ground chuck, fresh herbs, and onions, baked to juicy perfection and served with a rich, velvety homemade brown mushroom gravy crafted from the meat's pan drippings.
Waiting for video to load...
AI-generated recipe. Copyright belongs to original creator. Subscribe to support them!
🍳 Cooking Flow
Combine breadcrumbs and milk, then gently mix in the ground beef, aromatics, eggs, and seasonings without overworking the meat. → Form the mixture into a smooth loaf in a baking dish and bake at 400°F until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F. → Remove the meatloaf, let it rest, and drain out 6 tablespoons of the pan drippings. → Sauté mushrooms in the drippings, cook with flour, then whisk in wine and beef stock with a thyme sprig to simmer until thickened. → Slice the meatloaf and serve hot topped with the rich mushroom gravy.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Combine breadcrumbs and milk, then gently mix in the ground beef, aromatics, eggs, and seasonings without overworking the meat. → Form the mixture into a smooth loaf in a baking dish and bake at 400°F until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F. → Remove the meatloaf, let it rest, and drain out 6 tablespoons of the pan drippings. → Sauté mushrooms in the drippings, cook with flour, then whisk in wine and beef stock with a thyme sprig to simmer until thickened. → Slice the meatloaf and serve hot topped with the rich mushroom gravy.
Introduction
A comforting and savory classic meatloaf made with ground chuck, fresh herbs, and onions, baked to juicy perfection and served with a rich, velvety homemade brown mushroom gravy crafted from the meat's pan drippings.
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) with the rack set in the middle position.
Step 2
Finely dice the medium onion and grate the garlic cloves.
Step 3
Mince the fresh parsley and strip the leaves off the fresh thyme stems.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and whole milk, mixing them together to form a paste to keep the meatloaf moist.
Step 5
Add the ground chuck, beaten eggs, minced onion, grated garlic, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Do not overmix the meatloaf mixture, as overworking the ground beef will make the finished meatloaf dense and tough.
Allowing the meatloaf to rest for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing is crucial to let the juices redistribute and prevent it from falling apart.
If your meat is lean and does not yield enough pan drippings, you can substitute melted butter to make up the required 6 tablespoons of fat for the gravy.
Community Comments
Please log in to join the conversation and earn XP!
Loading comments...