🍲 Description
This Southern Meatloaf with Brown Gravy is a timeless comfort dish made with seasoned ground beef, herbs, and a savory glaze, then smothered in rich homemade brown gravy. It’s hearty, nostalgic, and perfect for cozy family meals.
😍 Flavor & Experience
Every bite is tender, juicy, and deeply savory with a slight sweetness from the glaze. The brown gravy adds richness and warmth, making it extra comforting and perfect over mashed potatoes.
⏱️ Prep: 20 min | Cook: 1 hr 10 min | Total: ~1 hr 30 min
🍽️ Servings: 6
🔥 Nutrition (approx per serving)
Calories: 540 kcal | Protein: 34g
🛒 Ingredients
🍖 Meatloaf
1 kg ground beef (80/20)
1 small onion (finely chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 eggs
1/3 cup milk
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried parsley
🍯 Glaze (optional top layer)
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp mustard
🍲 Brown Gravy
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
2 cups beef broth
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt & pepper to taste
👨🍳 Instructions
Preheat oven
Set to 180°C (350°F).
Mix meatloaf base
Combine ground beef, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and spices. Mix gently.
Shape loaf
Form into a loaf and place in baking dish.
Add glaze (optional)
Mix glaze ingredients and spread over top.
Bake
Bake for 55–65 minutes until fully cooked.
Make brown gravy
Melt butter in a pan, whisk in flour, cook 1–2 minutes. Slowly add broth and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer until thick.
Rest & serve
Let meatloaf rest 10 minutes, slice, and pour gravy over the top.
💡 Pro Tips
Don’t overmix or meatloaf will get dense
Add shredded cheese inside for a surprise center 🧀
Let it rest before slicing for perfect structure
