This classic Old-Fashioned Meatloaf is juicy, tender, and full of savory flavor, topped with rich homemade brown gravy. Perfect comfort food for family dinners!
⏱ Prep Time
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Prep: 15 minutes
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Bake: 60 minutes
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Total: ~1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6–8
🍳 Equipment
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Mixing bowl
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Loaf pan or baking dish
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Skillet (for gravy)
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Whisk
🥘 Ingredients
Meatloaf
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2 lbs ground beef (80/20 or 85/15)
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1 cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
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1 cup milk
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1 small onion, finely diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 eggs
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¼ cup ketchup
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2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp paprika
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1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
Meatloaf Glaze
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⅓ cup ketchup
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2 tbsp brown sugar
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1 tbsp mustard
Brown Gravy
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2 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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2 cups beef broth
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Salt & black pepper to taste
📝 Ingredient Notes
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Use 80/20 ground beef for juicy meatloaf.
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Milk and breadcrumbs make the meatloaf tender.
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Add ground pork for extra flavor (optional).
👩🍳 Instructions
Meatloaf
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Preheat oven: 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
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Make panade: Mix breadcrumbs and milk; let soak 2 minutes.
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Mix: Add beef, onion, garlic, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, paprika, and parsley. Mix gently.
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Shape: Press into loaf pan or shape on a baking sheet.
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Top with glaze: Mix glaze ingredients and spread on top.
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Bake: 60–70 minutes until internal temp reaches 160°F (71°C).
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Rest: Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Brown Gravy
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Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
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Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
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Slowly whisk in beef broth until smooth.
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Simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
🧮 Nutrition Facts (per serving, approx.)
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Calories: 520
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Protein: 38g
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Fat: 34g
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Carbohydrates: 18g
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Fiber: 1g
💡 Tips & Variations
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Extra juicy: Add 2 tbsp melted butter to the meat mixture.
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Vegetable meatloaf: Add grated carrot or zucchini.
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BBQ style: Replace ketchup glaze with BBQ sauce.
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Keto version: Use almond flour instead of breadcrumbs (perfect for your keto audience 😉).
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Slow cooker: Cook on LOW 6–7 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours.
