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Best-Ever Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy

Best-Ever Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy

This Best-Ever Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy is moist and flavorful, topped with a delicious mushroom gravy, perfect for sandwiches the next day.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Entree
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 449 kcal

Equipment

  • 8½"x4¼" loaf pan
  • Rimmed Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef 85% lean
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 cup yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs, seasoned
  • ½ cup tomato sauce plus 3 more tablespoons for the glaze
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoon balsamic vinegar divided; 2 for the meat mixture, 1 for the glaze
  • 1 tablespoon thyme, fresh, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley, fresh, chopped
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoon unsalted butter for the mushroom gravy
  • ¼ cup shallot, chopped for the mushroom gravy
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced for the mushroom gravy
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced for the mushroom gravy
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce for the mushroom gravy
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour for the mushroom gravy
  • 3 tablespoon balsamic vinegar for the mushroom gravy
  • 2 cups beef stock for the mushroom gravy
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt for the mushroom gravy
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper for the mushroom gravy
  • 1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley, fresh for garnish, optional
  • cooking spray for greasing the baking sheet

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Spray a lined baking sheet with the cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine the beef, pork, onion, breadcrumbs, ½ cup tomato sauce, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, thyme, parsley, cheese, salt, and pepper.
  • Mix all the ingredients with clean hands until fully mixed.
  • Rinse a loaf pan (8" x 4") with water and then pack the meat mixture into the wet pan.
  • Invert the pan over the greased baking sheet and gently transfer onto the sheet.
  • Bake for 50 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix 3 tablespoon tomato sauce with 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar. Set aside.
  • After 50 minutes, remove the meatloaf from the oven and brush the tomato/balsamic sauce over the top of the loaf and return to the oven to bake for another 20 minutes. Save some of the sauce for another brushing after the meatloaf has finished cooking.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add the shallots and cook until soft, about 2 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 1 minute.
  • Add the mushrooms and Worcestershire sauce and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and have released their liquids, about 8 minutes.
  • Whisk in the flour and stir to coat. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the balsamic and then the stock. Use a whisk to incorporate the flour into the liquid. Slowly simmer and stir until thickened, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm over low heat.
  • Transfer the meatloaf to a platter and slice.
  • Drizzle the gravy over the top. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
  • Serve at once, passing the leftover gravy at the table.

Notes

The mushroom gravy can be made up to a day in advance. Simply reheat on the stove before serving. The meatloaf mixture can be made up to 3 or 4 hours before baking. Keep covered in the refrigerator until ready to bake. The cooked meatloaf will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week and freezes beautifully for up to 1 month.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 449kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 26gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 792mgPotassium: 673mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 424IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg
Keyword American cuisine, Best-Ever Meatloaf, comfort food, Dinner, meatloaf recipe, mushroom gravy
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