Homemade Meatloaf Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Prepare the Meatloaf

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, milk, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until well combined. Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan and shape it into a loaf.

2. 2

   Bake the Meatloaf

   Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the meatloaf is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).

3. 3

   Make the Gravy

   In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook for a minute. Gradually whisk in the beef broth, and bring to a simmer. Cook until thickened, then season with salt and black pepper.

4. 4

   Prepare the Mashed Potatoes

   Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.

5. 5

   Serve

   Slice the meatloaf and serve it over a bed of mashed potatoes, generously smothered in gravy.