Italian Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Italian Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 each red onion; 1 each red bell pepper; 2 tbsp chopped garlic; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3/4 cup Italian bread crumbs; 1/2 cup red wine; 2 tbsp fresh chopped basil; 2 each eggs; 1/4 cup grated parmesan; 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 1/2 cup mariana sauce

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
1 each red onion
1 each red bell pepper
2 tbsp chopped garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
3/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
1/2 cup red wine
2 tbsp fresh chopped basil
2 each eggs
1/4 cup grated parmesan
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 cup mariana sauce

1
Pre-heat oven to 375F
2
chop onion and pepper
3
heat oil in pan and add onion pepper and garlic.
4
cook until onions are translucent.
5
Add wine and half of the balsamic vinegar.
6
Simmer for 5 min.
7
place aside to cool.
8
combine all remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl until fully incorporated.
9
Fold in cooled onion and pepper mixture
10
Form mixture into a baking pan.
11
Cover with mariana sauce and bake until internal temp of 165F.

492

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 1 each red onion, 1 each red bell pepper, 2 tbsp chopped garlic, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Meatloaf

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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