Italian Meatball Meatloaf Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Italian Meatball Meatloaf Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef, pork and veal (a meatloaf mix); Kosher salt and ground black pepper; Three 1-inch slices good-quality stale white bread; Milk, for soaking bread; 2 eggs; A couple handfuls grated Parmigiano-Reggiano; 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped; 1/4 cup grated onion; 3 to 4 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped; Olive oil cooking spray; 1 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons store-bought balsamic drizzle (or reduce 1/4 cup vinegar and 1 tablespoon brown sugar in a small pot to about 2 tablespoons of drizzle); 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; Chicken stock, for warming; Italian-American crusty white bread, for serving; Toppings: lettuce, tomato, red onion, thinly sliced fresh mozzarella and torn fresh basil leaves

Servings: persons

2 pounds ground beef, pork and veal (a meatloaf mix)
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
Three 1-inch slices good-quality stale white bread
Milk, for soaking bread
2 eggs
A couple handfuls grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
1/4 cup grated onion
3 to 4 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
Olive oil cooking spray
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons store-bought balsamic drizzle (or reduce 1/4 cup vinegar and 1 tablespoon brown sugar in a small pot to about 2 tablespoons of drizzle)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Chicken stock, for warming
Italian-American crusty white bread, for serving
Toppings: lettuce, tomato, red onion, thinly sliced fresh mozzarella and torn fresh basil leaves

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Place the meat in a mixing bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3
Trim the crusts off the bread and place in a small bowl, cover with milk and soak to soften.
4
Squeeze the milk from the bread and crumble as you add it to the meat.
5
Then add the eggs, cheese, parsley, grated onion and garlic, and mix to combine.
6
Form into a loaf about 4 inches high and put on the baking sheet.
7
Spray with olive oil.
8
Mix the ketchup with the balsamic drizzle and Worcestershire.
9
Season with pepper.
10
Spread about 1/3 cup of the ketchup mixture over the top of the meatloaf.
11
Bake until cooked through, about 1 hour.
12
To reheat, slice the meatloaf 1 1/2 inches thick and put in a pot of warmed chicken stock.
13
Serve the meatloaf hot or cold on thick-sliced Italian white bread with the remaining ketchup mixture and the lettuce, tomato, onions, mozzarella and basil.

840

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Protein

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* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds ground beef, pork and veal (a meatloaf mix), Kosher salt and ground black pepper, Three 1-inch slices good-quality stale white bread, Milk, for soaking bread, and more.

Yes, Italian Meatball Meatloaf Sandwiches 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.

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Italian Meatball Meatloaf Sandwiches

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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