Made with a classic meatloaf base, and then drizzled with savory brown gravy just before serving. Make your own brown gravy from scratch or use a store-bought package to save time.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil then lightly spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
Add 1 ½ lbs lean ground beef - or beef/pork blend, 1 cup finely chopped onions, ¾ cup bread crumbs - 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 tablespoon dried minced onion and 1 tsp dried parsley to a large bowl and mix thoroughly.
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.
Now bake the meatloaf uncovered and without gravy for 40-50 minutes.
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.
Pour gravy on top of cooked meatloaf. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Recipe Notes:
Allow the baked meatloaf to cool fully before placing in an airtight container or plastic wrap. Leftovers will keep for 3-4 days.
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.