Extra Special Meat Loaf Recipe

Name: Extra Special Meat Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 2 pounds lean ground beef; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup Italian-style bread crumbs; 1 cup tomato juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; Dash of cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 large onion, minced; 3 or 4 thin slices boiled or baked ham; 1/2 pound mozzarella cheese, grated

Servings: persons

2 pounds lean ground beef
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
1 cup tomato juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
Dash of cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, minced
3 or 4 thin slices boiled or baked ham
1/2 pound mozzarella cheese, grated

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2
In a bowl, combine the ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, tomato juice and seasonings.
3
In a skillet, heat the oil and saute the onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.
4
Add to the meat mixture; mix lightly.
5
Turn mixture out onto a sheet of foil and flatten into an oblong shape, about 1-inch thick.
6
Place ham slices on meat, keeping them about 1 inch from the edge.
7
Sprinkle grated cheese over ham.
8
Begin to fold the meat from one side to the other, rolling as you go.
9
Pinch the ends to seal when the roll is complete.
10
Turn loaf from foil into a greased 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan.
11
Bake for 60 to 75 minutes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds lean ground beef, 2 eggs, beaten, 1/2 cup Italian-style bread crumbs, 1 cup tomato juice, and more.

Yes, Extra Special Meat Loaf falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Extra Special Meat Loaf

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