Description
Comforting classic meatloaf with brown gravy brings hearty home-style memories to dinner tables across America. Savory ground beef blended with herbs and topped with rich gravy creates a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) ground sirloin
Binding and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion flakes
- 1 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning
Liquid Flavor:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious mixing vessel and combine ground meat with breadcrumbs, eggs, herbs, and seasonings, thoroughly integrating all components until uniformly blended.
- Transfer the amalgamated mixture onto a lined baking sheet, carefully molding it into a compact, symmetrical rectangular form with gentle, even pressure.
- Position the unbaked loaf centrally within a preheated 350F (175C) oven, ensuring balanced heat circulation.
- Monitor the cooking process for approximately 60 minutes, verifying doneness by checking the internal temperature reaches a safe 160F (70C) using a meat thermometer.
- Remove the meatloaf from the oven and allow it to recuperate for 10 minutes, enabling internal juices to redistribute and stabilize the structural integrity.
- Craft a complementary brown gravy by whisking pan drippings with flour and broth until achieving a smooth, rich consistency.
- Slice the rested meatloaf into uniform portions and lavishly drape with the prepared warm gravy before serving.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a lighter texture.
- Mix ingredients gently to prevent tough, dense meatloaf; overmixing can make the meat compact and dry.
- Add moisture-rich ingredients like grated onions or soaked breadcrumbs to keep the meatloaf tender and juicy.
- Consider gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg