Classic Meatloaf with Gravy

That looks like a classic comfort-food meatloaf dinner with mashed potatoes, carrots, and gravy. Here’s a simple, home-style recipe to recreate it 🍽️

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Classic Meatloaf with Gravy

Ingredients

Meatloaf

• 1½ lb (680 g) ground beef (80/20 works best)
• 1 cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup milk
• ⅓ cup ketchup
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or thyme)

Topping

• ½ cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, mix all meatloaf ingredients until just combined (don’t overmix).
3. Shape into a loaf or place in a greased loaf pan.
4. Mix topping ingredients and spread over the loaf.
5. Bake uncovered for 55–65 minutes, until internal temp reaches 160°F (71°C).
6. Rest 10 minutes before slicing.

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Simple Brown Gravy

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1½ cups beef broth
• Salt & pepper to taste

Method:
Melt butter → whisk in flour → cook 1 min → slowly add broth → simmer until thick.

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Creamy Mashed Potatoes

• 2 lb potatoes, peeled & cubed
• ½ cup milk or cream
• 4 tbsp butter
• Salt to taste

Boil potatoes until tender → mash with butter & milk → season.

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Tender Glazed Carrots

• 1 lb carrots, sliced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• Pinch of salt

Simmer carrots until tender → drain → toss with butter & sugar.

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