Kathy's Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy

2 lbs. ground beef

6 garlic cloves, minced (optional)

1 medium onion, chopped

2 eggs

4 oz. mushrooms, sliced or chopped

1 envelope beefy mushroom gravy mix, dry

2 c. cold water

1 envelope beefy onion soup mix, dry

1 t. salt

1/2 c. catsup

1 c. one minute oats, dry

1 T. margarine

2 T. flour (more if you like thicker gravy)

Preheat oven to 350. Mix together: ground beef, dry beefy onion mix, garlic, salt, onion, catsup, eggs, and oats. Pat into a loaf pan. Press edges away from sides with spatula. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove grease from pan with squeeze baster. Bake another 15-20 minutes, until thermometer inserted into the center registers 140 degrees. Remove grease. Slice and arange pieces on a serving dish. Saute mushrooms in margarine until tender. In a medium sauce pan, mix dry beefy mushroom gravy mix with flour. Stir in water. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally until gravy thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in mushrooms. Serve over meatloaf or on the side.