Ultimate Beef Meatloaf with Mushroom Brown Gravy
Ultimate Beef Meatloaf with Mushroom Brown Gravy delivers juicy, tender slices of beef enriched with a gentle kick from chili sauce and a buttery, umami-rich mushroom gravy. The pan sauce coats each bite with savory depth and a hint of sweetness, making it ideal for a cozy family dinner or a comforting Sunday meal. Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a classic plate.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ultimate Beef Meatloaf with Mushroom Brown Gravy, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 6
- Heart Health
- 16
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, chili sauce, egg, salt, and freshly ground black pepper; mix well. Press the mixture into an 8x4-inch loaf pan, then set the loaf pan on a rack inside a roasting pan.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the meat is fully cooked with no pink remaining, about 1 hour.
- 4
Check doneness with an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf; it should register at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
- 5
Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes while you make the gravy.
- 6
Make gravy: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- 7
Add the mushrooms and onions; cook and stir until tender.
- 8
Add the beef broth and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
- 9
Mix the water and cornstarch in a small cup; stir this into the broth.
- 10
Cook and stir until the gravy thickens, about 1 minute.
- Calories 442.54 kcal High 22%
- Protein 24.12 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 21.43 g 8%
- Total Fat 28.18 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 11.2 g High 56%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 126.38 mg High 42%
- Sodium 552.48 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 0.8 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 4.14 g --
- Added Sugars 5.78 g Moderate 12%
- Calcium 34.73 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 3.12 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 84.73 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 46.49 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 2.1 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.22 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Ultimate Beef Meatloaf with Mushroom Brown Gravy is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, and Butter. Each serving provides about 442.54 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ultimate Beef Meatloaf with Mushroom Brown Gravy made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Butter, Chili Sauce. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ultimate Beef Meatloaf with Mushroom Brown Gravy?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 442.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ultimate Beef Meatloaf with Mushroom Brown Gravy easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Ultimate Beef Meatloaf with Mushroom Brown Gravy healthy?
- Ultimate Beef Meatloaf with Mushroom Brown Gravy has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 442.54 calories and 24.12 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 552.48 mg (24% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 11.2 g (56% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.78 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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