Here’s a hearty, comforting recipe for Savory Meatloaf with Caramelized Onion Gravy:
🥩 Ingredients:
For the Meatloaf:
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
For the Caramelized Onion Gravy:
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- Salt & pepper to taste
🍳 Instructions:
- Preheat oven: 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- Make meatloaf: In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, garlic, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and thyme. Mix until just combined.
- Shape & bake: Transfer mixture into the loaf pan and shape evenly. Bake 50–60 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Caramelize onions: While meatloaf bakes, heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook 15–20 minutes until golden and soft.
- Make gravy: Sprinkle flour over caramelized onions and cook 1–2 minutes. Slowly whisk in beef broth until smooth. Simmer until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Slice meatloaf and pour caramelized onion gravy over the top. Enjoy with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
🔥 Tip: For extra flavor, brush a little ketchup or barbecue sauce on top of the meatloaf before baking.
If you want, I can also make a quick 30-minute skillet version that’s just as savory and perfect for weeknight dinners. Do you want me to do that?
