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Cozy Grandma’s Sunday Meatloaf Recipe with Easy Rich Brown Gravy

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A comforting and rich meatloaf recipe passed down from grandma, featuring a moist meatloaf made with ground beef and pork, soaked breadcrumbs, and topped with a luscious homemade brown gravy.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef (80/20 blend recommended for juiciness)
  • ½ pound ground pork (adds richness, optional)
  • 1 cup plain breadcrumbs (preferably fresh from crusty bread)
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (for gravy)
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for gravy)
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce (for gravy)
  • Salt and pepper to taste (for gravy)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, soak the breadcrumbs in milk for about 5 minutes until absorbed and soft.
  3. Add ground beef, ground pork, egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and parsley to the soaked breadcrumbs. Gently mix until just combined.
  4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan or shape into a loaf on the baking sheet. Smooth the top with a wet spatula.
  5. Bake for 60-70 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) or juices run clear.
  6. While baking, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for about 2 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  7. Slowly whisk in beef broth and soy sauce, simmer until thickened (5-7 minutes). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve slices topped generously with the rich brown gravy.

Notes

Do not overmix the meat to keep the texture tender. Soaking breadcrumbs in milk is key for moisture. Let the meatloaf rest before slicing to prevent crumbling. If gravy thickens too much, whisk in broth or water to loosen. Tent with foil if oven runs hot to prevent overbrowning.

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Keywords: meatloaf, comfort food, brown gravy, family dinner, easy recipe, ground beef, ground pork, cozy meal

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