When it comes to cozy, comforting dinners, nothing beats a classic like meatloaf with brown gravy. This recipe has become a family favorite with the tender meatloaf and flavorful gravy. A no fuss, old-fashioned meal that is delicious any day of the week.

Growing up, meatloaf was one of those meals my mom would make on a Sunday afternoon. She had several versions that she would make but the one with brown gravy was always my favorite.

I love that the recipe uses simple, pantry ingredients. It’s one of those meals that tastes like you have been cooking it all day but it’s actually really easy.

It also makes the best leftovers. I like to place a slice on meatloaf on toasted bread with a side of gravy to use as a dip. Yum!

Why you’ll love this recipe

Easy – Meatloaf is surprisingly easy to make and great for a family meal. This recipe is a classic meatloaf recipe but you could also use this for one pound meatloaf, air fryer meatloaf or onion soup meatloaf with the gravy.

Delicious – While we love meatloaf with a BBQ sauce or Ketchup sauce, serving it with gravy is really a treat, especially with mashed potatoes. This is comfort food that will warm your belly and your heart.

Leftovers – This brown gravy meatloaf recipe makes wonderful leftovers.

Ingredients

Meatloaf

• Ground beef – I like using a lean ground beef but feel free to use what you have on hand.
• Panko bread crumbs – You can use Panko or substitute with regular bread crumbs.
• Milk – This adds moisture to the meatloaf.
• Worcestershire sauce – Adds more beefy flavor to the dish.
• Eggs – 2 large eggs are used for this recipe.
• Onions – Diced onions add flavor and moisture to the meatloaf.
• Seasonings – Salt, ground black pepper, and Montreal seasoning. You could also use this tasty meatloaf seasoning.

Homemade Brown Gravy

• Beef stock – This gives the gravy its rich flavor. You can substitute with beef broth.
• Butter – Unsalted butter is used to make the roux for the gravy.
• Flour – All-purpose flour is needed to help thicken up the gravy.
• Seasonings – Garlic powder, onion powder, salt and ground black pepper

How to make meatloaf with brown gravy recipe

For the full instructions, you can jump to the recipe below.

Step one: Prepare Meatloaf – Add ground beef, milk, Worcestershire sauce, bread crumbs, eggs, and seasonings in a large bowl. Combine the meat mixture and form into a loaf shape. You can cook it in an 8×4 loaf pan or on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.

Step two: Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake for 50 minutes – 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.

Step three: Gravy – Carefully remove the meatloaf from the oven and let rest while making the gravy. For the gravy, place butter in a sauce pan over medium heat. Melt butter and then whisk in the flour.

Step four: Whisk in seasonings and beef stock. Keep whisking until the gravy starts to thicken.

Step five: Slice the meatloaf and pour gravy over the top of meatloaf to serve.

Recipe tips

• Make sure not to over mix the meatloaf mixture. Over mixing can make it tough.
• If you don’t want to make homemade gravy, use a store-bought brown gravy mix packet.
• Use a meat thermometer to make sure the internal temperature reaches at least 160 degrees F.

What to serve with meatloaf

Meatloaf pairs well with many side dishes like mashed potatoes, green beans, french fries, white rice, and macaroni and cheese. Check out this list of 33 meatloaf side dishes for more ideas.

Storage instructions

I recommend storing the meatloaf separate from the gravy. Let both cool and then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can reheat the meatloaf in the microwave, oven, or air fryer. Reheat the gravy on the stove or in the microwave.

Did you try this delicious meatloaf recipe? Let me know how it turned out in the comments.

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