Grilled Mini Meat Loaves

1. 1

   In a food processor, pulse the bread, scallions, basil and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil until the bread is coarsely chopped.

2. 2

   Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.

3. 3

   Add the ground chuck, grated cheese, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper and the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and blend well.

4. 4

   Shape the meat into four thick, 5-inch-long ovals.

5. 5

   Make an indentation in the center of each meat loaf and tuck in a piece of mozzarella, then cover the cheese with the meat mixture to enclose it.

6. 6

   Reshape the meat into ovals with slightly tapered ends.

7. 7

   Light a grill.

8. 8

   Rub the meat loaves with olive oil and grill over high heat, turning, until well browned all over and firm to the touch, about 8 minutes total; the loaves should still be slightly pink in the center.

9. 9

   Rub the cut sides of the tomatoes with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

10. 10

    Grill the tomatoes, cut side down, until lightly charred, about 1 minute.

11. 11

    Turn and grill until the tomato juices begin bubbling, about 1 minute longer.

12. 12

    Serve the meat loaves right away, with the tomatoes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.