Meatloaf and Brown Gravy
This Meatloaf and Brown Gravy is the best meatloaf recipe ever! When I crave comfort food, this meatloaf hits the spot. I have tons of turkey meatloaf recipes, but for this recipe I wanted it to taste more like a classic beef meatloaf. To keep it light, I used a blend of lean ground beef and turkey with oatmeal instead of breadcrumbs. If you want to make this will all beef, that is fine too. And if you want some other meatloaf recipes, try Cheese-Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf and Bacon-Topped Petite Turkey Meatloaf with BBQ Sauce.
Many traditional meatloaf recipes have a mix of beef, veal, and pork, so using a lean beef and turkey mix made sense. It turned out great and still had the beefy flavor I wanted. I always keep ground beef in my freezer, perfect for making meatloaf. You can see more of my ground beef recipes here.
How do you make meatloaf moist?
The eggs, milk, and sauteed onions and celery will make this meatloaf moist. Another tip for not drying it out is to make sure not to over mix the meat, which will make it tougher. Also, you don’t want to overcook the meatloaf. Use a thermometer to check the temperature of the meatloaf. When it reads 160 degrees, the meatloaf is done. Let it rest for ten minutes before slicing.
How do you make meatloaf gravy from scratch?
If you’ve never made gravy before, it’s actually pretty simple.
- Start by combining beef broth, thyme, and flour in a small saucepan, whisking over medium heat until it begins boiling. 2. Then simmer over medium-low heat until it thickens, occasionally stirring about 5 minutes. 3. Pour any drippings from the meatloaf on the sheet pan into the gravy and whisk for another minute. 4. Add salt and pepper to taste and remove the thyme.
What to Serve with Meatloaf and Brown Gravy
This meatloaf and brown gravy would be fantastic with macaroni and cheese, garlic mashed sweet potatoes, rice pilaf, or mashed potatoes. For a vegetable side, serve a salad, sauteed spinach, or roasted broccoli.
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