Dairy Free Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy

Total time1 hr 35 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time1 hr 5 min

Classic meatloaf is pure comfort food, but traditional recipes almost always sneak in butter or milk that rules them out for anyone avoiding dairy. This version swaps in dairy free milk to soak the breadcrumbs, keeping the loaf moist and tender without any compromise on that familiar, satisfying texture. The sweet-tangy ketchup glaze caramelizes beautifully in the oven, giving you that sticky, lacquered top that makes meatloaf so irresistible. While the loaf rests, a rich mushroom gravy comes together in a single skillet — deeply browned cremini mushrooms, beef broth, and a splash of Worcestershire building layers of savory flavor that are completely butter-free. The trick of cooking the mushrooms undisturbed until golden is what gives the gravy its depth, so don't rush that step. Everything comes together in one satisfying dinner that serves six, making it a reliable weeknight centerpiece or a crowd-pleasing weekend meal.

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the meatloaf

½ cup dairy free milk
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½ cup plain breadcrumbs
2 lbs ground beef (80/20)
2 large eggs
½ cup yellow onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper

For the glaze

⅓ cup ketchup
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp apple cider vinegar

For the mushroom gravy

2 tbsp olive oil
10 oz cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the dairy free milk and breadcrumbs and let them sit for 2 minutes until the breadcrumbs absorb the milk.
2
Add the ground beef, eggs, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Mix with your hands until just combined — stop as soon as no streaks of egg or breadcrumb remain; overmixing will tighten the texture.

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