Amish Country Meatloaf Bake with Creamy Brown Gravy Magic

Ingredients

For the Meatloaf

• 1 lb Ground beef mix of lean and fat
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 medium Onion finely chopped
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
• 1 tsp Pepper adjust to taste

For the Creamy Brown Gravy

• 4 tbsp Butter
• 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 cups Beef broth low-sodium
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp Dried thyme
• 1 cup Optional: sautéed mushrooms for extra flavor

Method 

How to Make

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, chopped onion, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
3. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place in a greased baking dish.
4. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth and lightly golden.
5. Gradually whisk in beef broth. Stir continuously until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
6. Stir in heavy cream and dried thyme until creamy.
7. Pour the gravy over the meatloaf and bake for about 1 hour, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
8. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with mashed potatoes for a delightful comfort food combo. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.