Mushroom Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy

Ingredients

Meatloaf

• 1 pound button mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1 pound ground meat (turkey, chicken, pork or beef)
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh Italian parsley
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced fine
• 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Mushroom Sauce

• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup beef stock
• 1 1/2 pounds crimini mushrooms, sliced
• 1/3 cup onion, diced
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Meatloaf: In a large bowl, add the meat, mushroom and remaining 10 ingredients. Mix until well combined.
3. Place mixture into 7 x 5-inch loaf baking pan or shape into free form loaf and place on a parchment lined sheet pan.
4. Place into preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes.
5. Mushroom Gravy: In a small bowl, combine milk and cornstarch; set aside.
6. In a large skillet, melt butter over high heat. Add the mushrooms and onions; cook and stir over moderate heat until the mushrooms are golden, about 10 minutes.
7. Add the flour and stir to coat, cook for 5 minutes.
8. Stir in beef broth, bring to a simmer and add Worcestershire sauce.
9. Cook over high heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
10. Taste for seasoning and adjust to taste with salt and pepper.

Yield: 8 portions

Author: The Culinary Institute of America and the Mushroom Council

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Mushroom Council