Description
This Homemade Meatloaf with Gravy is the ultimate comfort food classic — a tender, flavorful blend of lean ground beef and turkey, seasoned perfectly and smothered in rich, savory brown gravy. It’s hearty, wholesome, and ideal for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil – adds richness and helps soften the onions
- 1 medium onion, chopped – provides natural sweetness and flavor depth
- 2 garlic cloves, minced – enhances the savory aroma
- 2 large eggs – bind the meat mixture
- 1 lb 95% lean ground beef – adds traditional beefy flavor
- 1 lb 99% lean ground turkey breast – keeps the loaf lean and moist
- 2/3 cup plain breadcrumbs – absorb moisture and maintain structure
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce – brings tangy umami flavor
- ¾ teaspoon salt – balances flavor
- ¾ teaspoon dried thyme – adds herbal warmth
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper – provides subtle spice
- 4 tablespoons light butter – base for the gravy
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour – thickens the gravy
- 2 cups reduced sodium beef broth – gives body and savory depth to gravy
- 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon Beef base – boosts rich, beefy flavor
- ½ teaspoon Gravy Master seasoning & browning sauce (or Kitchen Bouquet) – deepens color and flavor
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a sheet pan with foil. Lightly mist with cooking spray.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook for 3–5 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and cook another 30 seconds. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, then add ground beef, ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, thyme, pepper, and cooked onion mixture. Mix gently until combined.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared baking sheet and form into a 9×5-inch loaf. Bake for 45–55 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- While the meatloaf bakes, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour gradually and cook for 2 minutes.
- Slowly pour in beef broth while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Add Better Than Bouillon and Gravy Master, continuing to whisk until the gravy thickens and begins to boil.
- Remove gravy from heat and let rest for 5 minutes to thicken further.
- Slice the meatloaf into 12 slices. Serve two slices per portion, topped with 1/3 cup of warm gravy.
Notes
- Do not overmix the meat mixture to avoid a dense texture.
- Allow meatloaf to rest before slicing for best results.
- Gravy can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
- Store leftovers with a bit of gravy to keep them moist.
- Pair with mashed potatoes and green beans for a classic comfort meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices + 1/3 cup gravy
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: Varies with broth used (approx. 450 mg)
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
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