Old-Fashioned Meatloaf with Brown Gravy – Classic Cozy Dinner
A classic comfort food dinner with tender, flavorful meatloaf topped with rich brown gravy. This old-fashioned recipe delivers cozy, home-cooked nostalgia in every bite.
Equipment
- Loaf pan or small baking dish
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- cutting board and knife
- Spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (for gravy)
- Salt and pepper, to taste (for gravy)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a loaf pan with oil or cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, chopped onion, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried parsley until just combined.
- Shape mixture into a loaf and place in the pan. Smooth the top and bake for 55–65 minutes, or until internal temp is 160–165°F. Let rest 10 minutes.
- While meatloaf bakes, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour to make a roux and cook 1 minute, whisking constantly.
- Slowly whisk in beef broth until smooth. Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Simmer gravy until thickened, whisking occasionally. Add a splash of broth if too thick. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Slice meatloaf and serve with brown gravy spooned over each slice. Serve extra gravy on the side.
Notes
Let the meatloaf rest before slicing to keep it juicy. Use beef stock for deeper gravy flavor. Add parsley or swap in Italian seasoning for a herby twist.