American All-American Meatloaf with Brown Gravy

Ingredients

• 1 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 large egg, beaten

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Method

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. 02
   In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt, black pepper, and beaten egg.
3. 03
   Mix the ingredients thoroughly with your hands until well combined.
4. 04
   Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a lightly greased loaf pan.
5. 05
   Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until the meatloaf is cooked through.
6. 06
   While the meatloaf is baking, prepare the brown gravy. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
7. 07
   Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until the mixture becomes a light golden color.
8. 08
   Gradually whisk in beef broth, soy sauce, and black pepper, ensuring there are no lumps.
9. 09
   Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the gravy thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
11. 11
    Serve slices of meatloaf topped with the brown gravy.