"Though we would never fault the classic glazed loaf, a recipe for a rustic meatloaf with hearty mushroom gravy piqued our interest. We thought the crusty, deep brown exterior and accompanying rich, mushroom-studded gravy would make the perfect accompaniment to mashed potatoes on a cold night.… read more..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup water
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1/4 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, rinsed
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16 square or 18 round saltines
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10 ounces white mushrooms, trimmed
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 onion, chopped fine
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Salt and pepper
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 pound ground pork
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2 large eggs
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1 tablespoon plus 3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 pound 85 percent lean ground beef
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3/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth