Ingredients for the Meatloaf
1 ½ pounds ground beef 80/20 blend
1 cup breadcrumbs panko or regular
1 large onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
2 large eggs
½ cup milk
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon olive oil
Ingredients for the Caramelized Onion Gravy
2 large onions thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and black pepper to taste
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F 190°C and lightly grease a loaf pan or baking dish
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat add the chopped onion and cook until soft about 5 minutes add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds remove from heat and let cool slightly
Step 3
In a large bowl combine ground beef breadcrumbs eggs milk ketchup Worcestershire sauce salt black pepper paprika thyme and the cooled onion mixture mix gently until just combined
Step 4
Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared pan shape into a loaf and bake for 50 to 60 minutes until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 160°F 71°C
Step 5
While the meatloaf bakes prepare the gravy heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium low heat add sliced onions and cook slowly stirring often until deep golden and caramelized about 20 minutes
Step 6
Sprinkle flour over the onions stir well and cook for 1 minute gradually whisk in beef broth add Worcestershire sauce and simmer until thickened season with salt and black pepper
Step 7
Remove meatloaf from the oven let rest 10 minutes then slice and serve topped with caramelized onion gravy