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Meat Loaf With Mushroom Gravy

Meat Loaf With Mushroom Gravy

This Best-Ever Meat Loaf With Mushroom Gravy is moist and flavorful, topped with a rich mushroom gravy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Entree
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 449 kcal

Equipment

  • 8½"x4¼" loaf pan
  • rimmed baking sheet

Ingredients
  

Meat Loaf Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef 85% lean
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 cup yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs, seasoned
  • ½ cup tomato sauce plus 3 more tablespoons for the glaze
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoon balsamic vinegar divided, 2 for the meat mixture, 1 for the glaze
  • 1 tablespoon thyme, fresh, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley, fresh, chopped
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Mushroom Gravy Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup shallot, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley, fresh, for garnish optional

Instructions
 

Meat Loaf Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Spray a lined baking sheet with the cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine the beef, pork, onion, breadcrumbs, ½ cup tomato sauce, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, thyme, parsley, cheese, salt, and pepper.
  • Mix all the ingredients with clean hands until fully mixed.
  • Rinse a loaf pan (8" x 4") with water and then pack the meat mixture into the wet pan.
  • Invert the pan over the greased baking sheet and gently transfer onto the sheet.
  • Bake for 50 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix 3 tablespoon tomato sauce with 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar. Set aside.
  • After 50 minutes, remove the meatloaf from the oven and brush the tomato/balsamic sauce over the top of the loaf and return to the oven to bake for another 20 minutes. Save some of the sauce for another brushing after the meatloaf has finished cooking.

Mushroom Gravy Instructions

  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add the shallots and cook until soft, about 2 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 1 minute.
  • Add the mushrooms and Worcestershire sauce and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and have released their liquids, about 8 minutes.
  • Whisk in the flour and stir to coat. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the balsamic and then the stock. Use a whisk to incorporate the flour into the liquid. Slowly simmer and stir until thickened, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm over low heat.

Serving Instructions

  • Transfer the meatloaf to a platter and slice.
  • Drizzle the gravy over the top. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
  • Serve at once, passing the leftover gravy at the table.

Notes

The mushroom gravy can be made up to a day in advance. Meatloaf mixture can be made up to 3 or 4 hours before baking. The cooked meatloaf will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week and freezes beautifully for up to 1 month.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 449kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 26gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 792mgPotassium: 673mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 424IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg
Keyword American cuisine, Best-Ever Meat Loaf, Comfort Food, dinner recipe, Meat Loaf, Mushroom Gravy
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