Hearty Meatloaf "Grandma's Style" with Gravy
This meatloaf is a true classic of German cuisine, tasting just like Grandma used to make! Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and full of flavor, served with an aromatic gravy. It's perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Preparation
20 min.
Cook / Bake
75 min.
Servings
6
Calories
450 kcal
Ingredients
for 6 servingsAmounts are automatically adjusted.
For the Meatloaf
- 500 gground beef
- 250 gground pork
- 2 slicesday-old white bread
- 120 mlmilk
- 1 mediumonion
- 2 clovesgarlic
- 1 largeegg
- 1 tbspDijon mustard
- 1 tspdried marjoram
- 1 tspdried thyme
- 1 tsppaprika powder(sweet or smoked, to taste)
- 1 pinchsalt(to taste)
- 1 pinchblack pepper(freshly ground, to taste)
For the Gravy
- 1 tbspvegetable oil
- 1 tbspall-purpose flour
- 500 mlbeef broth
- 1 tbsptomato paste
- 1 pinchsalt(to taste)
- 1 pinchblack pepper(freshly ground, to taste)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a loaf pan or a baking dish.
For the meatloaf, soak the day-old bread in milk in a small bowl for about 5-10 minutes until softened. Squeeze out any excess milk and crumble the bread.
Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, soaked bread, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, Dijon mustard, marjoram, thyme, and paprika powder. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
Using your hands, thoroughly mix all ingredients until well combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the meatloaf tough.
Form the mixture into a loaf shape and place it into the prepared loaf pan or baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 60-75 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). If the top browns too quickly, you can loosely cover it with aluminum foil.
While the meatloaf is baking, prepare the gravy. Once the meatloaf is done, carefully remove it from the oven and transfer it to a cutting board to rest. Reserve any pan drippings from the baking dish.
In a saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
Gradually whisk in the beef broth and tomato paste, stirring until smooth and thickened. Add the reserved pan drippings from the meatloaf. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the gravy to thicken to your desired consistency.
Season the gravy with salt and black pepper to taste. Slice the rested meatloaf and serve hot with the homemade gravy.
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Nutrition per serving
Calories
450 kcal
Protein
35 g
Carbohydrates
15 g
Fat
28 g
Fiber
2 g
Recipe on TomTaste: https://tomtaste.com/recipe/hearty-meatloaf-grandma-s-style-with-gravy
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