1. Set the oven to 350°F. 2. Put the ground beef into a bowl with the remaining ingredients and mix well. 3. Press mixture into a 2lb buttered loaf tin and place this in a deep roasting tin. 4. Pour boiling water into larger tin, to come about halfway up the loaf tin. 5. 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. 6. To make the gravy:. 7. Melt the butter in a large pan and add the oil. 8. Add the sliced onions and sprinkle the sugar over. 9. Cook the onions over a low heat for 15-20 mins, stirring occasionally, until a pale golden colour. 10. Add the flour and mix well. 11. Gradually pour in 2 1/2 cups boiling water, stirring well to give a smooth sauce. 12. Crumble in the stock cube and add gravy browning or gravy salt to colour as desired. 13. Bring to a gentle simmer, and cook for 2-3 mins, then season to taste with salt and pepper. 14. Remove the pan from the heat. 15. To serve:. 16. When the loaf is cooked, remove it from the oven and lift the loaf tin out of the roasting tin. 17. Leave for about 10-15 minutes, then tip out any excess juices from the tin. 18. Turn the loaf out on to a plate and cut it into slices to serve. 19. Reheat the gravy, bring to the boil and pour it over the slices. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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