Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsStar 66 CafeMeat Loaf Recipe

Meat Loaf Recipe

Inspired by Star 66 Cafe
Time1h 30m
Serves6

Old-fashioned style, made mom's way and served with brown country gravy.

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Ingredients

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Meat Loaf

Brown Country Gravy

Method

Meat Loaf Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, finely chopped onion, eggs, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and dried parsley. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.

  3. 3

    Shape the Meat Loaf

    Transfer the meat mixture to a loaf pan and shape it into a loaf. Ensure it is evenly distributed and smooth on top.

  4. 4

    Bake

    Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).

  5. 5

    Rest the Meat Loaf

    Once cooked, remove the meat loaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Brown Country Gravy Preparation

  1. 6

    Make the Roux

    In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the all-purpose flour and whisk continuously until the mixture becomes a light brown color, about 3-4 minutes.

  2. 7

    Add Broth

    Gradually add the beef broth while whisking to avoid lumps. Continue cooking and stirring until the gravy thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 8

    Season the Gravy

    Add salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well, then remove from heat.

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