Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsHickory Garden RestaurantHot Roast Beef Or Hot Meatloaf Recipe

Hot Roast Beef Or Hot Meatloaf Recipe

Time2h
Serves6

Served with brown gravy.

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Ingredients

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Meat Preparation

Gravy Preparation

Method

Meat Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Meat

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine the beef roast or meatloaf mix with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, eggs, breadcrumbs, and milk. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.

  2. 2

    Shape the Meat

    If using ground beef for meatloaf, transfer the mixture to a loaf pan, or shape it into a loaf and place it on a baking sheet. If using a beef roast, place it in a roasting pan.

  3. 3

    Bake the Meat

    For meatloaf, bake for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C). For beef roast, cook until the internal temperature reaches your desired doneness, typically around 135°F (57°C) for medium rare to 160°F (70°C) for well done.

Gravy Preparation

  1. 4

    Make the Gravy

    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, whisk in the flour to create a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.

  2. 5

    Add Broth

    Slowly add the beef broth to the roux, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the gravy thickens, about 5-10 minutes.

  3. 6

    Season the Gravy

    Add salt and black pepper to taste, stirring to combine. If the gravy is too thick, you can thin it out with additional broth or water.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve the Dish

    Once the meat is cooked, let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve the sliced roast beef or meatloaf with a generous ladle of brown gravy over the top.

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