Description
A juicy, seasoned beef meatloaf seared for a caramelized crust and topped with a rich, earthy mushroom gravy made with garlic and fresh thyme.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 small onion, finely minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, minced onion, half of the minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently by hand until combined.
- Shape the mixture into an oval loaf. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the loaf on all sides for 3-4 minutes per side.
- Place the seared loaf in the baking dish and bake for 40-50 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- While the meatloaf bakes, melt 3 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until browned.
- Stir in the remaining garlic and fresh thyme; cook for 1 minute. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened, then stir in heavy cream and simmer for another 2 minutes.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes, slice, and pour the mushroom gravy over the top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American