The Best Meatloaf and Mushroom Gravy

Directions

• Meatloaf Mixture
• Combine chicken stock and buttermilk in a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin on top. Do not mix. Set aside
• Grate the carrot in a box grater; place in a small bowl and set aside. Small dice the onion and set aside in the same bowl as the carrot. Finely dice the mushrooms and add to the same bowl.
• Finely mince the parsley and set aside in a separate bowl.
• Heat butter in a large skillet.
• Add mushrooms, carrot, and onion to the skillet and stir frequently. Add garlic to the skillet. Cook until the veggies have softened, and start to brown and gain color.
• Add soy sauce to the skillet
• Add buttermilk and chicken stock mixture to the skillet. Cook and simmer until the mixture has reduced by 75%. About 15-20 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste

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• Allow the mixture to cool down before combining with the beef.
• In a large bowl, add the veggie and broth mixture to the beef. Add eggs and minced parsley to the beef.

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• Take a little bit of the beef mixture and saute in a small pan to test whether you have enough seasoning. Salt and pepper to taste; if needed add some more soy sauce, or add some additional Worcestershire sauce.
• Lightly use some vegetable spray on a 9 X 5 loaf pan.
• When satisfied that your meatloaf is well-seasoned, add the mixture to a 9 X 5 loaf pan.

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• Tightly cover and crimp aluminum foil over the loaf pan. Place the pan in the fridge while the oven preheats to 350°
• Line a baking tray with aluminum foil. Once the oven has reached temperature, remove the pan from the fridge; carefully flip it upside down; and set it on the baking tray. Cook for about 30 minutes so that the loaf has set. Internal temp should be about 140°
• Make your gravy while you are cooking the meatloaf
• Loosen the foil so that the pan can be pulled off the meatloaf and make a box with the excess foil surrounding the meatloaf.

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• Turn oven to 450°. Brush the glaze onto the meatloaf.
• Place the uncovered meatloaf back into the oven and cook until the internal temperature is 160° and the outside has the crust to your desired texture.

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• Take the meatloaf out of the oven and let it rest for about 15 minutes
• Gravy
• Slice your mushrooms
• Add mushrooms to your large sauté pan. Set stove to medium and cook mushrooms for 10 minutes. Toss a few times so both sides of the mushrooms get color.
• Add butter to the sauté pan. Add shallots. Cook mushrooms till golden brown. Approximately another 10 minutes.
• Remove mushrooms from the sauté pan and place in a bowl. Set aside.
• Pull the pan off the heat and add B & B, Worcestershire and broth.
• Add water and cornstarch together to make a slurry. Whisk the slurry into the pan and turn the heat up to boil. Continue to whisk until your gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
• Whisk in 1 tablespoon of butter and mustard. Reduce heat to low-medium. Cook for 2 minutes.
• Remove 1 cup of gravy and set aside for glaze.
• Add the mushrooms back to the sauté pan. Heat the mushrooms back up 5 minutes before you are ready to plate.

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• Mashed Potatoes
• Take 6 medium size Yukon Gold Potatoes. Peel and cut into quarters. Place potatoes into a strainer and give the potatoes a good rinse to remove as much starch as you can.
• Place potatoes in a pot and fill with cold water. Add enough salt so the water “tastes like the ocean”. Set heat to high to boil.
• Drain the pot when the potatoes are soft and very fork-tender. Rinse the potatoes of any remaining starch and then place potatoes back into the still-hot pot.
• Add cream and butter. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes completely. (Use a potato ricer if you have one). Use a large metal spoon to fold and mix the potatoes to make them smooth. If necessary, add more butter and more cream. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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• Glaze
• Place all ingredients into a bowl and mix well. Brush onto the top of the meatloaf.
• Place the meatloaf back into the oven to finish.
• Plating
• Mash potatoes on the bottom;
  Place a slice of meatloaf over half the mashed potatoes
  Then place mushrooms and gravy around and on top of potatoes and meatloaf.
  Enjoy!