{"id":7322,"date":"2025-08-24T17:21:01","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T17:21:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/?p=7322"},"modified":"2025-08-24T17:21:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T17:21:03","slug":"meatloaf-with-onion-gravy-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/2025\/08\/24\/meatloaf-with-onion-gravy-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Meatloaf with Onion Gravy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"7323\" src=\"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9945.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9945.jpeg 512w, https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9945-240x300.jpeg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For the Meatloaf:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 lbs (900 g) ground beef (80\/20 blend for juiciness)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2 cup whole milk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 large eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 medium onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2 cup parsley, chopped (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tbsp ketchup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp Dijon mustard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 1\/2 tsp salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp black pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For the Onion Gravy:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 tbsp butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 large onions, thinly sliced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tbsp flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 cups beef broth (or stock)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp Worcestershire sauce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2 tsp garlic powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt &amp; pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1 \u2013 Prepare the Meatloaf Mixture<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In a bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk; let soak for 5 minutes to soften.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add eggs, onion, garlic, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add ground beef and mix gently with your hands until just combined (do not overmix, or the loaf will be dense).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2 \u2013 Shape and Bake<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preheat oven to <strong>375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shape the meat mixture into a loaf on a lined baking sheet or loaf pan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bake uncovered for <strong>50\u201360 minutes<\/strong>, or until internal temperature reaches 160\u00b0F (70\u00b0C).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3 \u2013 Make the Onion Gravy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add sliced onions and cook until golden and caramelized (about 10\u201312 minutes).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sprinkle flour over onions, stir well, and cook for 1\u20132 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slowly whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simmer until thickened (5\u20137 minutes). Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4 \u2013 Serve<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Place the meatloaf on a platter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pour onion gravy over the top.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garnish with parsley.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Serving Suggestions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mashed potatoes or creamy polenta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Steamed green beans or roasted vegetables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fresh garden salad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>High protein<\/strong> meal that\u2019s satisfying and filling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comfort food that\u2019s budget-friendly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leftovers taste even better the next day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>History of Meatloaf<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ancient Roots<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The idea of mixing ground meat with other ingredients to stretch it further is <strong>very old<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In <strong>Ancient Rome (around 5th century AD)<\/strong>, there are records in Apicius (a Roman cookbook) of ground meat mixed with bread, wine, and seasonings, shaped into loaves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">German &amp; European Influence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meatloaf as we know it traces its <strong>European heritage<\/strong>, especially in <strong>Germany, Belgium, and Scandinavia<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In Germany, a similar dish called <strong>Falscher Hase<\/strong> (\u201cfalse hare\u201d) dates back to the 18th century. It was shaped like a hare and often served with gravy and boiled potatoes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the 19th century, Germans and other European immigrants brought these recipes to <strong>America<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meatloaf in America<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>By the <strong>late 1800s<\/strong>, cookbooks in the U.S. included recipes for meatloaf.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It became especially popular in the <strong>Great Depression (1930s)<\/strong>, because families could stretch a small amount of meat with breadcrumbs, oatmeal, or other fillers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After <strong>World War II<\/strong>, meatloaf was a staple of American home cooking\u2014served with ketchup or tomato glaze, or with onion gravy like in your photo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Onion Gravy Style<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>gravy-topped meatloaf<\/strong> likely evolved from German \u201cFalscher Hase\u201d and French-inspired gravies, combining caramelized onions with a roux-based sauce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It became a diner favorite in mid-20th-century America, especially as a \u201ccomfort food\u201d served with mashed potatoes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Modern Popularity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>USA<\/strong> \u2192 Classic glazed or onion-gravy versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, meatloaf has global variations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Italy<\/strong> \u2192 Polpettone (stuffed meatloaf, sometimes with eggs or cheese inside).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Philippines<\/strong> \u2192 Embutido (steamed meatloaf with sausage and vegetables).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Middle East<\/strong> \u2192 Kafta (ground meat with spices, sometimes loaf-shaped).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ingredients For the Meatloaf: For the Onion Gravy: Instructions Step 1 \u2013 Prepare the Meatloaf Mixture Step 2 \u2013 Shape and Bake Step 3 \u2013 Make the Onion Gravy Step 4 \u2013 Serve \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Serving Suggestions Benefits History of Meatloaf Ancient Roots German &amp; European Influence Meatloaf in America Onion Gravy Style Modern Popularity USA &#8230; <a title=\"Meatloaf with Onion Gravy\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/2025\/08\/24\/meatloaf-with-onion-gravy-2\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Meatloaf with Onion Gravy\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":7323,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7322","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7322","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7322"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7322\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7324,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7322\/revisions\/7324"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7323"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7322"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7322"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7322"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}