Italian Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Italian Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef chuck; 1 pound spicy Italian sausage; 1 onion medium, chopped; 5 cloves garlic minced; 3 cups fresh bread crumbs; 1 cup Italian parsley chopped; 2 tablespoons italian seasoning; 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper; 1 teaspoon cayenne powder; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 2 eggs lightly beaten; 1/2 cup tomato juice; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 2 cups fresh basil leaves; 4 ounces sun dried tomatoes or fresh tomatoes; 1 pound fresh mozzarella

Servings: persons

2 pounds beef chuck
1 pound spicy Italian sausage
1 onion medium, chopped
5 cloves garlic minced
3 cups fresh bread crumbs
1 cup Italian parsley chopped
2 tablespoons italian seasoning
2 tablespoons crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 eggs lightly beaten
1/2 cup tomato juice
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 cups fresh basil leaves
4 ounces sun dried tomatoes or fresh tomatoes
1 pound fresh mozzarella

1
Preheat oven to 375 F
2
Combine the ground beef, sausage, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, parsley, Italian seasonings, and salt and pep in a large bowl. Add eggs, tomato juice, and wine and mix thoroughly.
3
Lay out 1 large sheet of waxed paper or parchment paper. Spread the meat loaf mixture out in a 15x12 inch rectangle on the waxed paper. Arrange the basil leaves over the surface. Scatter the tomatoes over the basil and arrange 3/4 of the mozz. on top.
4
Using the waxed paper as aid and starting from one short side, roll up the meat likes it's a jelly roll. Peel back the paper as you roll. Place seam side down on a back sheet lined with aluminum foil.
5
Bake 1 hour. Place the remaining smoked mozz. over the top of the loaf and back until the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 10 minutes more.
6
Serve the meat loaf hot with fresh tomato sauce, or refrigerate until cold and cut into slices like a pate.

1032

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

104

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 beef chuck, 1 pound spicy Italian sausage, 1 onion medium, chopped, 5 cloves garlic minced, and more.

Yes, Italian Meatloaf 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.

Italian Meatloaf

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