Best-Ever Meatloaf with Brown Gravy

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup ketchup

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, breadcrumbs, 1/3 cup ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well with your hands.
3. Shape mixture into a loaf and place in an ungreased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
4. Bake for 40 minutes or until cooked through.
5. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring beef broth to a boil. Reduce heat and add flour, stirring constantly. Cook until thickened.
6. Add 1/4 cup ketchup and mix well.
7. Pour gravy over meatloaf and bake for 5 more minutes.
8. Remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes before slicing.

Interesting Facts

• Meatloaf is believed to have originated in Germany in the Middle Ages.
• It is often served with mashed potatoes and vegetables.
• In the United States, it is a popular comfort food dish.