Mushroom Meatloaf with Pepper-Thyme Gravy

Mushroom Meatloaf with Pepper-Thyme Gravy is a great variation on an old standby!

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Meatloaf

• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Gravy

• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1/2 cup diced red, yellow or green bell pepper
• 1 (12 ounce) jar beef gravy
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons butter over medium heat until hot.
3. Add onion. Cook and stir for 3 minutes.
4. Add mushrooms and garlic. Cook and stir for 6 to 8 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes.
5. In large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, salt, 3/4 teaspoon thyme, pepper and mushroom mixture; mix lightly but thoroughly.
6. On rack in broiler pan, shape beef mixture into an 8 x 4 inch loaf.
7. Bake at 350 degrees F for approximately 1 1/4 hours to medium doneness (160 degrees F).
8. Meanwhile, prepare gravy. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 teaspoon butter over medium heat until hot. Add bell pepper. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
9. Add gravy and thyme; heat through.
10. Carve meatloaf into slices.
11. Serve with gravy.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Texas Beef Council