Do you long for that warm juicy comfort satisfying meal? Then look no further as this Meatloaf With Mushroom Gravy is here for you. It is that classic meal that is worth your time and effort.

It is juicy in the inside, silky and well seasoned meal that is topped with rich mushroom gravy. It is a description of a warm hearty meal that is deeply satisfying enjoyed slowly pairing well with mushed potatoes.

Meatloaf With Mushroom Gravy has an earthly rich beef gentle onion sweetness that smells warming and familiar, resembling a slow cooked family meal, paring well with vegetables hence creating that filling comfort.

This Meatloaf With Mushroom Gravy is a pure comfort meal, juicy. well-seasoned and tender. You will definitely love its savory, deep mushroomy and silky taste.

Here is another recipe that might interest you: Mushroom Burgers

Ingredients For Making Meatloaf With Mushroom Gravy

For The Meatloaf

• 500 g ground beef or any beef of your choice
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 100 ml milk
• 1 cup breadcrumbs (dry)
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 tsp. white pepper powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 onions, peeled and finely chopped or crushed
• 1 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika powder

For The Mushroom Gravy

• 300 g button mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose wheat flour
• 300 ml beef broth
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves crushed
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 tbsp. heavy cream
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp. thyme

How To Prepare Meatloaf With Mushroom Gravy

1. In a mixing bowl, add the bread crumbs, 2 table spoons milk and the egg, mix together then soak for 3 minutes, this will prevent the meat from drying.
2. Take a mixing bowl add the finely chopped onions, salt, black pepper, minced garlic cloves, Worcestershire sauce and paprika powder, whisk together until well combined.
3. Add the minced beef and mix using your hands, mix until it comes together and well combined, but do not overmix to avoid the meatloaf becoming tough and dense.
4. Shape the beef mixture into a loaf shape and put in the loaf tin, brush the top with butter, then put in the pre-heated oven and bake for 1 hour on 180 degrees.
5. Remove from the oven and put aside to rest for about 10 minutes to allow locking in of the juices before slicing.

For The Mushroom Gravy

1. Take a sauce pan and put on medium heat, add butter then the mushrooms and cook on medium heat turning them only once, cook until they turn golden and the moisture evaporates.
2. Add the onions and cook them for 1 minute, sauté until the onions are soft and slightly golden, then add the garlic and cook for 3 seconds,
3. Add the wheat flour and stir the mixture for about 2 minutes to thicken the roux, add the beef broth stirring and bring to boil and simmer for 7 minutes or until the gravy is thick. Add the cream, salt and black pepper stir well and simmer for 3 minutes before removing from heat.

How To Serve The Meatloaf With Mushroom Gravy

Slice the Meatloaf to about 3 cm thick using a sharp knife, put on a dinner plate, spoon the mushroom gravy over the top of the meatloaf with a pool of the gravy on the plate. Serve with a side dish of creamy mashed potatoes or buttered rice with some vegetables of your choice like steamed peas or sautéed spinach.

Tips For Achieving Best Meatloaf With Mushroom Gravy

• Do not over mix the meat as this activates the proteins in the meat too much making them bind tightly, making the loaf rubbery and sausage-like and hard, instead of the desirable tender meatloaf.
• Always rest the meatloaf to ensure that the meatloaf is juicy at the center, spread evenly throughout the loaf.
• Ensure the mushrooms are well sautéed.
• Avoid slicing the meatloaf too early as the juices will spill out.
• The onions should be finely chopped to avoid the mixture crumbling.
• Always taste the gravy before serving to adjust the seasoning to your liking.

Print Recipe

Meatloaf With Mushroom Gravy

Author: Balanced Healthy Meals Courses: Dinner recipes Recipe Keys: M Meatloaf With Mushroom Gravy

Difficulty: Advanced Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 1 hr Rest Time 10 mins Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 4

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Do you long for that warm juicy comfort satisfying meal? Then look no further as this Meatloaf With Mushroom Gravy is here for you. It is that classic meal that is worth your time and effort.

It is juicy in the inside, silky and well seasoned meal that is topped with rich mushroom gravy. It is a description of a warm hearty meal that is deeply satisfying enjoyed slowly pairing well with mushed potatoes.

Meatloaf With Mushroom Gravy has an earthly rich beef gentle onion sweetness that smells warming and familiar, resembling a slow cooked family meal, paring well with vegetables hence creating that filling comfort.

This Meatloaf With Mushroom Gravy is a pure comfort meal, juicy. well-seasoned and tender. You will definitely love its savory, deep mushroomy and silky taste.

Here is another recipe that might interest you: Mushroom Burgers

For The Meatloaf

Servings

• 500 g ground beef or any beef of your choice
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 100 ml milk
• 1 cup breadcrumbs (dry)
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• ¹⁄₄ tsp. white pepper powder
• ¹⁄₂ tsp. salt
• 2 onions, peeled and finely chopped or crushed
• 1 ¹⁄₂ tsp. smoked paprika powder

For The Mushroom Gravy

• 300 g button mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tbsp. butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup all-purpose wheat flour
• 300 ml beef broth
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves crushed
• ¹⁄₂ tsp. salt
• 2 tbsp. heavy cream
• ¹⁄₄ tsp. cayenne pepper
• ¹⁄₄ tsp. thyme

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, add the bread crumbs, 2 table spoons milk and the egg, mix together then soak for 3 minutes, this will prevent the meat from drying.
2. Take a mixing bowl add the finely chopped onions, salt, black pepper, minced garlic cloves, Worcestershire sauce and paprika powder, whisk together until well combined.
3. Add the minced beef and mix using your hands, mix until it comes together and well combined, but do not overmix to avoid the meatloaf becoming tough and dense.
4. Shape the beef mixture into a loaf shape and put in the loaf tin, brush the top with butter, then put in the pre-heated oven and bake for 1 hour on 180 degrees.
5. Remove from the oven and put aside to rest for about 10 minutes to allow locking in of the juices before slicing.
6. Take a sauce pan and put on medium heat, add butter then the mushrooms and cook on medium heat turning them only once, cook until they turn golden and the moisture evaporates.
7. Add the onions and cook them for 1 minute, sauté until the onions are soft and slightly golden, then add the garlic and cook for 3 seconds,
8. Add the wheat flour and stir the mixture for about 2 minutes to thicken the roux, add the beef broth stirring and bring to boil and simmer for 7 minutes or until the gravy is thick. Add the cream, salt and black pepper stir well and simmer for 3 minutes before removing from heat.

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