Beef and Horseradish Meatloaf & Onion Gravy
- Ready In:
- 1hr 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
- 1 medium egg, beaten
- 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons thyme, freshly chopped or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 4 ounces medium oatmeal
- 2 tablespoons horseradish sauce
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
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For the onion gravy
- 1 ounce butter
- 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
- 2 onions, peeled and sliced
- 1 teaspoon superfine sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 beef stock cube
- liquid gravy browner or gravy salt
directions
- Set the oven to 350°F.
- Put the ground beef into a bowl with the remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Press mixture into a 2lb buttered loaf tin and place this in a deep roasting tin.
- Pour boiling water into larger tin, to come about halfway up the loaf tin.
- Place in the centre of the oven and bake for 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 hours, or until the juices are clear when the loaf is pierced with a skewer.
- To make the gravy:.
- Melt the butter in a large pan and add the oil.
- Add the sliced onions and sprinkle the sugar over.
- Cook the onions over a low heat for 15-20 mins, stirring occasionally, until a pale golden colour.
- Add the flour and mix well.
- Gradually pour in 2 1/2 cups boiling water, stirring well to give a smooth sauce.
- Crumble in the stock cube and add gravy browning or gravy salt to colour as desired.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, and cook for 2-3 mins, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Remove the pan from the heat.
- To serve:.
- When the loaf is cooked, remove it from the oven and lift the loaf tin out of the roasting tin.
- Leave for about 10-15 minutes, then tip out any excess juices from the tin.
- Turn the loaf out on to a plate and cut it into slices to serve.
- Reheat the gravy, bring to the boil and pour it over the slices.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
English_Rose
United Kingdom
I live in Manchester, UK with my fiance and young son. I work at the local hospital in pediatrics and love my job. I also love cooking!! I have a sweet tooth but try and make healthy family meals, I'm not against some lovely treats now and then though :)