Best Ever Meatloaf with Brown Gravy

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, gently combine ground beef, bread crumbs, chili sauce, beaten egg, salt, and pepper until just mixed. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a tough meatloaf. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Press the mixture into an 8x4-inch loaf pan. For easy removal, line the pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides. Place the loaf pan on a rack in a roasting pan. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs Bake in the preheated oven until the meat is cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf registers at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 1 hour. (60 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving, allowing the juices to redistribute. While the meatloaf rests, prepare the gravy. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 7 mins For the gravy, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and minced onion; cook and stir until tender and lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes. (7 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins In a small cup, whisk together water and cornstarch until smooth. Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering broth, whisking constantly until the gravy thickens, about 1 minute. (1 minute)