Meatloaf With Brown Gravy

This meatloaf with brown gravy is perfectly seasoned, baked with a crispy outer layer, and then drizzled with savory brown gravy just before serving. It's the quickest way to a flavorful comfort food.

Meatloaf Recipe With Brown Gravy

Everyone needs a go-to meatloaf recipe and this one hits the mark with tons of flavor, inexpensive ingredients, and minimal effort required.

Simply mix all the ingredients in a bowl, shape them into a loaf, bake it, mix, top with gravy, serve and enjoy!

Recipe Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs lean ground beef - or ground beef / ground pork blend
• 1 cup finely chopped onions
• ¾ cup bread crumbs - you can also use panko crumbs, crushed crackers or tortilla chips
• ⅓ cup milk - beef broth or water
• 2 eggs
• 2 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 Tbsp dried minced onion
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1 package brown gravy mix

How To Make Brown Gravy Meatloaf

Full ingredients and instructions are also in the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post.

STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil then lightly spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray.

STEP 2: Add 1 ½ lbs lean ground beef, 1 cup finely chopped onions, ¾ cup bread crumbs, ⅓ cup milk, 2 eggs, 2 Tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 Tbsp dried minced onion and 1 tsp dried parsley to a large bowl and mix thoroughly.

STEP 3: Lightly spray a loaf pan with non-stick spray and pack in the ground beef mixture. Flip the loaf pan and place it onto the baking sheet. This will create the perfect meatloaf shape.

STEP 4: Now bake the meatloaf uncovered and without gravy for 40-50 minutes.

STEP 5: While the meatloaf is baking mix, 1 package of brown gravy mix as per package instructions. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and check to see if its fully cooked. The best way is to use a meat thermometer. The internal temperature of the meatloaf should reach 160°F.

STEP 6: Pour gravy on top of cooked meatloaf. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

How To Store Leftovers

• To Refrigerate - Allow the baked meatloaf to cool fully before placing in an airtight container or plastic wrap. Leftovers will keep for 3-4 days.
• To Reheat - Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until warmed through.
• To Freeze - This meatloaf freezes well! Consider making two and freezing one for later. Once the meatloaf has cooled, wrap it in foil then plastic wrap or inside a freezer bag. Remove as much air as possible to prevent freezer burn. Frozen meatloaf can be stored for up to 6 months.
• To Reheat from frozen - You can thaw the meatloaf in the fridge overnight or bake in the oven straight from frozen. Bake at 350°F for about 30-40 minutes wrapped in foil, or until it’s heated through. Pour the fresh gravy on top just before serving.