Savory Meatloaf with Caramelized Onion Gravy

Here’s a cozy, Savory Meatloaf with Caramelized Onion Gravy—rich, comforting, and perfect with mashed potatoes 🍽️🧅

🥩 Savory Meatloaf with Caramelized Onion Gravy

🛒 Ingredients

Meatloaf

• 1½ lbs ground beef (80/20)
• 1 cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
• ½ cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried thyme (or Italian seasoning)
• 2 tbsp ketchup (optional, for moisture)

Caramelized Onion Gravy

• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 cups beef broth (warm)
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• Optional: 1 tsp Worcestershire or soy sauce for depth

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a loaf pan or line a baking sheet.
2. Make the meatloaf
   In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs and milk. Add eggs, onion, garlic, Worcestershire, seasoning, and ground beef.
   Mix gently just until combined.
3. Bake
   Shape into a loaf and bake 55–65 minutes, until internal temp reaches 160°F (71°C).
   Rest 10 minutes before slicing.
4. Caramelize onions
   In a skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter with olive oil.
   Add onions and cook 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deep golden and sweet.
5. Make the gravy
   Sprinkle flour over onions; cook 1 minute.
   Slowly whisk in beef broth. Simmer 5–7 minutes until thick. Season to taste.
6. Serve
   Slice meatloaf and generously spoon onion gravy over the top.

🍽️ Perfect Sides

• Creamy mashed potatoes 🥔
• Green beans or roasted carrots
• Buttered peas or cornbread

💡 Tips

• Extra juicy meatloaf: add ¼ cup sour cream to the mix
• Want it richer? Finish gravy with 1 tbsp cream or butter
• Leftovers make an amazing open-faced sandwich 😋

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