# Hit Different Meatloaf

This recipe shows how to make a delicious and flavorful meatloaf with a rich mushroom gravy.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 75 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 pounds 80/20 ground beef
- 0.5 of onion
- 5 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons molasses
- 0.25 cup green bell peppers
- 0.25 cup carrots
- 0.25 cup celery
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 2 eggs
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 of mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon onions
- 1 tablespoon garlic
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water

## Instructions

1. In 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.
2. Mix well until everything is combined.
3. Test a small portion by frying it in a pan to check the seasoning.
4. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
5. Pour the mixture into a loaf pan and bake for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
6. Meanwhile, prepare the gravy by sautéing half a pound of mushrooms in 2 tablespoons of butter for a few minutes.
7. Add 1 tablespoon of onions, 1 tablespoon of garlic, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
8. Pour in 2 cups of beef stock.
9. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water.
10. Add the cornstarch mixture to the pan along with rosemary and thyme.
11. If needed, add more cornstarch and beef stock to achieve desired gravy consistency.
12. Season with salt to taste.
13. Once the meatloaf is done, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
14. Serve the meatloaf slices over mashed potatoes, topped with the mushroom gravy and side of broccoli.

## Equipment

- oven
- bowl
- frying pan
- loaf pan
- whisk

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1MW4gE7oX9/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/1627e7db-01c3-4113-af43-a06552b8324d
- Extracted: 2025-04-24

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