Indulge in a classic American comfort food with a twist – our Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy. This hearty and flavorful dish features a savory blend of ground beef, pork, and veal, expertly seasoned and baked to perfection. The secret lies in the rich mushroom gravy, made with a medley of sautéed mushrooms, aromatic herbs, and a hint of red wine.
Accompanying this main course are three delightful recipes that elevate the dining experience. First, prepare the Creamy Mashed Potatoes, a luscious and velvety side dish that complements the meatloaf's robust flavors. Next, create a refreshing and tangy Cucumber Salad, adding a burst of crispness and acidity to balance the richness of the meat. Finally, indulge in the classic Peas and Carrots, a simple yet flavorful combination of sweet peas and tender carrots, adding a touch of color and nutrition to the meal.
Whether you're hosting a family gathering or seeking a comforting weeknight dinner, this Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy and its accompanying recipes promise an unforgettable culinary journey. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delightful cooking adventure together.
CREAMY MUSHROOM MEATLOAF
This technique keeps the meatloaf moist, while fortifying the sauce with its flavorful drippings. Regardless, this technique will work with just about any meatloaf recipe out there.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Ground Pork Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Melt butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in mushrooms and a pinch of salt; cook and stir until mushrooms begin to brown, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in fresh rosemary. Add flour and stir to coat the mushrooms; cook and stir for about 3 minutes.
- Whisk in beef broth, 1/2 cup at a time, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
- Turn heat to high and bring the sauce to a simmer. Simmer a few minutes until sauce starts to thicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream.
- Slide prepared meatloaf into the sauce. Spoon sauce over the top of the meatloaf.
- Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
- Remove pan from the oven and gently remove meatloaf to a serving platter.
- Skim off any extra fat from the surface of the sauce.
- Bring the sauce to a boil over medium-high heat to reduce until thick, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 138.6 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 501.1 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
MUSHROOM MEATLOAF
This meatloaf is extremely juicy, and the mushrooms give it an interesting flavor!
Provided by RC2STEP
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground meat, minced mushrooms, bread crumbs, onion, ketchup, eggs, and salt and pepper. Mix well. Spread 1/2 of the mixture into the bottom of a loaf pan. Arrange 6 whole mushrooms stem down into meat. Top with rest of meat, patting to combine both halves.
- Bake for 1 hour and 45 minutes, or until done. Internal temperature should measure 160 degrees F (70 degrees C) when done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 765.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 263.3 mg, Fat 50.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 48.5 g, SaturatedFat 19.9 g, Sodium 1549.9 mg, Sugar 10.1 g
CLASSIC MOCK MEATLOAF WITH MUSHROOM GRAVY
Provided by Food Network
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Toast the bread slices either in the toaster or on a baking sheet placed under the broiler. Let cool.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Generously butter a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan, then line the bottom with wax paper and butter the paper.
- Tear up the toasted bread slices and make crumbs out of them in a food processor. Place in a large bowl.
- Process the walnuts until finely ground and mix into the breadcrumbs. Combine the eggs and onions in the processor and process until fine but not liquefied. Stir into the breadcrumbs. Place the green pepper, celery, parsley, tomatoes, and oil in the processor and grind until fine but still with some texture. Stir into the loaf mixture along with the poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix this all very well until evenly moistened. (The mixture may be prepared to this point and refrigerated up to 8 hours in advance.) Scrape it into the prepared loaf pan and smooth over the top. Cover the loaf with foil.
- Bake 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center of the loaf comes out dry. Let sit 5 minutes, then run a knife all along the sides of the loaf to help loosen it. Unmold the loaf onto a platter and remove the wax paper. Let the loaf cool 20 minutes or so before slicing it. It's best to serve the loaf warm and the gravy hot.
- Melt the butter in a medium-size saucepan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and saute until brown, about 7 minutes. Stir in the flour; it will become very pasty. Cook this roux for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. It will stick to the bottom of the pan a little bit; that's okay.
- Stir in the stock, wine, soy sauce, and pepper, and bring to a boil. Cook the sauce at a lively simmer for 5 minutes, stirring almost constantly and scraping any crusty bits that adhere to the bottom of the pan. Serve in a sauceboat.
MEATLOAF WITH MUSHROOM GRAVY(COOK'S COUNTRY)
Baked the meatloaf in the skillet that you sauteed mushrooms in, and once the loaf was resting, used the same skillet (and meat drippings) to build our gravy. If you're short the 2 tablespoons of meatloaf drippings needed to make the gravy, supplement them with melted butter or vegetable oil.
Provided by Coppercloud
Categories Meatloaf
Time 2h9m
Yield 1 loaf, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 375 degrees. Microwave water and porcini in covered bowl until steaming, about 1 minute. Let sit until softened, about 5 minutes. Drain porcini through fine-mesh strainer lined with coffee filter, reserve liquid, and mince and reserve porcini.
- 2. Process saltines in food processor until finely ground, about 30 seconds; transfer to large bowl and reserve. Pulse 5 ounces of white mushrooms in processor until finely ground, 8 to 10 pulses.
- 3. Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onion and cook until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in processed mushrooms and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook until liquid evaporates and mushrooms begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer to bowl with saltines and let cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes. Wipe out skillet with paper towels.
- 4. Add pork, 1/4 cup reserved porcini liquid, eggs, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¾ teaspoon pepper to cooled mushroom-saltine mixture and knead gently until nearly combined. Add beef and knead until well combined. Transfer meat mixture to now-empty skillet and shape into 10 by 6-inch loaf. Bake until meatloaf registers 160 degrees, 45 to 55 minutes. Transfer meatloaf to carving board and tent loosely with aluminum foil.
- 5. Slice remaining 5 ounces white mushrooms. Discard any solids in skillet and pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat. Heat fat over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add sliced mushrooms and reserved porcini and cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in thyme and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add flour and cook, stirring frequently, until golden, about 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in broth, 1/2 cup reserved porcini liquid, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire, scraping up any browned bits, and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, whisking occasionally, until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Slice meatloaf and serve with gravy.
- **Swanson Certified Organic Free Range Chicken Broth is our ATK taste-test winner.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.3, Fat 32.8, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 167.9, Sodium 274.9, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.5, Protein 34.1
NEW CLASSIC MEATLOAF
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet, add the onion and mushrooms and cook until the liquid is evaporated and the mushrooms begin to brown about 8 minutes. Stir in the carrots, tomato paste, thyme and garlic and cook, stirring, 2 minutes more. Allow to cool completely.
- In a large bowl combine the beef, oats, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, mushroom mixture, salt and pepper. Mix until just well combined. Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish and shape into a loaf about 5 inches wide and 2 inches high.
- In a small bowl whisk the tomato sauce, molasses and mustard and pour over the meatloaf.
- Cook the meatloaf until a meat thermometer registers 160 degrees, about 55-60 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest 15 minutes before slicing.
- Serving Size: one 1-inch thick slice
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 12 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 110 milligrams, Sodium 370 milligrams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 21 grams
MEATLOAF MUSHROOM GRAVY (COOKS COUNTRY) RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by á-3209
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Steep porcinis in microwave for 1 minute; process 16 saltine crackers in food processor for about 30 secs. tip fine crumbs form; then pulse 5 ozs. button mushrooms for about 8-10 pulses; Saute onion in oil until brown and softened (about 8 minutes); add pulsed mushrooms and sauté; add minced garlic; and add to processed saltines. Cool mixture for 15 mins. Drain off liquid from porcinis with strainer and coffee filter. Save liquid and add 1/4 cup of liquid to cracker crumbs and softened sauté mixture. Add worcestershire, salt, pepper, eggs; and stir. Add pork, and beef and mix with hands to combine. Shape into oval loaf into skillet about 10 inches long by 6 inches wide. Bake at 375 degrees for about 45 minutes. (160 degrees internal temp.) Take out meatloaf and tent with tin foil to rest. Clean up schmutz in pan and use remaining grease to sauté balance of sliced button mushrooms; add balance of porcinis, minced. Cook for about 6 minutes, then add salt and minced fresh thyme. Add flour. Cook for 1 or 2 minutes. Add chicken broth and porcini liquid and worcestershire. Cook for 10 or 15 minutes tip it forms a gravy. Slice meatloaf and served with gravy on top.
Tips for the Perfect Meatloaf:
- Use a combination of ground beef and ground pork for a moist and flavorful meatloaf. Ground veal or turkey can also be used, but avoid using ground chicken or turkey, as they can dry out easily.
- Add moisture to the meatloaf with eggs, milk, or broth. Adding bread crumbs or oatmeal can also help keep the meatloaf moist.
- Season the meatloaf generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and any other desired spices.
- Mix the meatloaf ingredients thoroughly, but do not overmix, as this can make the meatloaf tough.
- Shape the meatloaf into a loaf shape and place it in a baking dish. Bake the meatloaf at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the meatloaf retain its juices.
Conclusion:
Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With a little planning and effort, you can make a delicious and moist meatloaf that will be the star of your next meal. Don't forget to experiment with different seasonings and ingredients to find the perfect meatloaf recipe for your taste.
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