Meatloaf with Pan Gravy

Ingredients:

FOR THE MEATLOAF

• 1 slice of white bread (crust removed)
• 3 tbsp milk
• 1 egg (beaten)
• 1 small onion (diced very finely and separated into 2 equal piles...about 1/4 cup each)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 lb ground beef

FOR THE GRAVY

• 2 tbsp butter
• Reserved 1/4 cup of onions
• 2 tbsp all purpose flour
• 1 and 1/4 cup beef broth
• 1/4 cup ketchup

Directions:

FOR THE MEATLOAF

1. In a large bowl, add your white bread (with crust removed), and the milk. Let it sit while you chop your onion.
   
2. Finely chop your onion and add HALF of it to the bowl. It should be around 1/4 cup. Save the other 1/4 cup for the gravy.
   
3. Add in the beaten egg, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Use a fork and combine everything together so it is one big mushy mess.
   
4. Add the ground beef to the bowl and combine everything together. Mix it until it's just combined being careful not to over mix the meat or it can get tough.
   
5. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. I don't add any oil to the pan since the meat will have its own but definitely spray your pan with non-stick spray....and yes, even if it's a non-stick pan. If you don't have the spray, just use a tiny bit of oil to coat the pan.
   
6. Once the pan is hot, divide your meat into 4 equal parts and form them into patties with your hands. Add to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes on each side. (TIP: before flipping, spray the tops of the meatloaf with more non-stick spray so that the other side doesn't stick when you flip it over)
   
7. Once cooked, remove the meat from the pan and set them aside on a plate. 

FOR THE GRAVY

1. In the same hot skillet, add your butter and onions and saute until the onions are soft. (about 3-5 minutes)
   
2. Once they've softened, add in the flour and cook for just one minute while stirring. I would normally say whisk it but since you are using a non-stick pan, just use a wooden spatula so you don't scrape up your pan.
   
3. After the minute is up, add in your beef broth and stir that until it begins to bubble, then add in the ketchup. Stir to combine it all together and your done! The gravy will thicken as it sits.