Savory Meatloaf with Caramelized Onion Gravy

Here’s a Savory Meatloaf with Caramelized Onion Gravy recipe that’s comforting, flavorful, and teen-friendly to make at home 🍽️

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Savory Meatloaf with Caramelized Onion Gravy

🥩 Ingredients

Meatloaf

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or half beef, half pork)

• 1 cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1 large egg

• 1 small onion, finely diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp ketchup

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 1/2 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning

Caramelized Onion Gravy

• 2 large onions, thinly sliced

• 2 tbsp butter or oil

• 1 tbsp flour

• 1 1/2 cups beef broth

• Salt and pepper to taste

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🔥 Instructions

1. Make the Meatloaf

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a large bowl, mix breadcrumbs and milk. Let soak 1 minute.

3. Add egg, onion, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings.

4. Gently mix in the ground meat (don’t overmix).

5. Shape into a loaf and place in a greased baking dish or loaf pan.

6. Bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes, until cooked through.

2. Caramelize the Onions

1. While the meatloaf bakes, melt butter in a pan over medium-low heat.

2. Add sliced onions and a pinch of salt.

3. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and sweet.

3. Make the Gravy

1. Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir for 1 minute.

2. Slowly add beef broth, stirring constantly.

3. Simmer 5–7 minutes until thickened.

4. Season with salt and pepper.

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🍽️ Serve With

• Mashed potatoes

• Green beans or roasted carrots

• Buttered noodles

If you want, I can also:

• Make it healthier

• Turn it into a one-pan meal

• Adapt it for chicken or turkey

Just tell me!