Festive Meat Loaf Pinwheel Recipe

Name: Festive Meat Loaf Pinwheel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large eggs; 1 cup dry bread crumbs; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper; 1/4 cup ketchup; 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 5 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean); 3/4 pound thinly sliced deli ham; 3/4 pound thinly sliced Swiss cheese; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes; 1 cup beef broth; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons cold water

Servings: persons

3 large eggs
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
5 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
3/4 pound thinly sliced deli ham
3/4 pound thinly sliced Swiss cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
1 cup beef broth
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

1
In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. On a piece of heavy-duty foil, pat beef mixture into a 17x15-in. rectangle. Cover with ham and cheese slices to within 1/2 in. of edges.
2
Roll up tightly jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Place seam side down in a roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350u00b0 until a thermometer reads 160u00b0, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours.
3
In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery, green pepper and garlic in oil until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add tomatoes, broth, bay leaf, sugar, salt and thyme. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Discard bay leaf.
4
Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Drain meat loaf. Serve with sauce.

2439

kcal

Calories

183

Fat

Carbs

149

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large eggs, 1 cup dry bread crumbs, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper, and more.

Yes, Festive Meat Loaf Pinwheel falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Festive Meat Loaf Pinwheel

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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