1In a bowl, combine ground beef, half an onion (small diced), 5 cloves of minced garlic, 3 tablespoons of molasses, a quarter cup of green bell pepper, a quarter cup of carrots, a quarter cup of celery, 1 teaspoon of rosemary, 1 teaspoon of thyme, 2 eggs, half a cup of ketchup, 1 cup of breadcrumbs, 1 cup of milk, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 2 teaspoons of pepper.
2In a bowl, combine ground beef, half an onion (small diced), 5 cloves of minced garlic, 3 tablespoons of molasses, a quarter cup of green bell pepper, a quarter cup of carrots, a quarter cup of celery, 1 teaspoon of rosemary, 1 teaspoon of thyme, 2 eggs, half a cup of ketchup, 1 cup of breadcrumbs, 1 cup of milk, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 2 teaspoons of pepper.
3In a bowl, combine ground beef, half an onion (small diced), 5 cloves of minced garlic, 3 tablespoons of molasses, a quarter cup of green bell pepper, a quarter cup of carrots, a quarter cup of celery, 1 teaspoon of rosemary, 1 teaspoon of thyme, 2 eggs, half a cup of ketchup, 1 cup of breadcrumbs, 1 cup of milk, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 2 teaspoons of pepper.
4Mix well until everything is combined.
5Mix well until everything is combined.
6Mix well until everything is combined.
7Test a small portion by frying it in a pan to check the seasoning.
8Test a small portion by frying it in a pan to check the seasoning.
9Test a small portion by frying it in a pan to check the seasoning.
10Preheat the oven to 375°F.
11Preheat the oven to 375°F.
12Preheat the oven to 375°F.
13Pour the mixture into a loaf pan and bake for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
14Pour the mixture into a loaf pan and bake for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
15Pour the mixture into a loaf pan and bake for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
16Meanwhile, prepare the gravy by sautéing half a pound of mushrooms in 2 tablespoons of butter for a few minutes.
17Meanwhile, prepare the gravy by sautéing half a pound of mushrooms in 2 tablespoons of butter for a few minutes.
18Meanwhile, prepare the gravy by sautéing half a pound of mushrooms in 2 tablespoons of butter for a few minutes.
19Add 1 tablespoon of onions, 1 tablespoon of garlic, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
20Add 1 tablespoon of onions, 1 tablespoon of garlic, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
21Add 1 tablespoon of onions, 1 tablespoon of garlic, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
22Pour in 2 cups of beef stock.
23Pour in 2 cups of beef stock.
24Pour in 2 cups of beef stock.
25In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water.
26In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water.
27In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water.
28Add the cornstarch mixture to the pan along with rosemary and thyme.
29Add the cornstarch mixture to the pan along with rosemary and thyme.
30Add the cornstarch mixture to the pan along with rosemary and thyme.
31If needed, add more cornstarch and beef stock to achieve desired gravy consistency.
32If needed, add more cornstarch and beef stock to achieve desired gravy consistency.
33If needed, add more cornstarch and beef stock to achieve desired gravy consistency.
34Season with salt to taste.
35Season with salt to taste.
36Season with salt to taste.
37Once the meatloaf is done, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
38Once the meatloaf is done, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
39Once the meatloaf is done, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
40Serve the meatloaf slices over mashed potatoes, topped with the mushroom gravy and side of broccoli.
41Serve the meatloaf slices over mashed potatoes, topped with the mushroom gravy and side of broccoli.
42Serve the meatloaf slices over mashed potatoes, topped with the mushroom gravy and side of broccoli.