Say Yes to Italian Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Say Yes to Italian Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin is ok); 12 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 12 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 eggs; 1 lb ground beef; 12-¾ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (please don't use the green can stuff); 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (can use red wine vinegar); 2 tablespoons chopped basil leaves; 1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley; 1 teaspoon salt (to taste); ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 cup marinara sauce (your favorite Marinara sauce)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin is ok)
12 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
12 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
2 eggs
1 lb ground beef
12-¾ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (please don't use the green can stuff)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (can use red wine vinegar)
2 tablespoons chopped basil leaves
1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup marinara sauce (your favorite Marinara sauce)

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Heat 1 tablespoons of the olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat and add the peppers, onions and garlic.
3
Saute until just soft, remove to a plate and cool.
4
When the peppers and onions are cooled off, combine them and all of the remaining ingredients together except the Marinara sauce and the shredded Mozzerella.
5
Mix well, but do not overwork the meat.
6
Spray a small rack, (such as a cooling rack for cookies) with Pam, and place on a cookie sheet.Take equal amounts of the meat mixture, and form one half of it into a bottom half.
7
Place on the rack.
8
Evenly distribute the shredded Mozzerella onto the bottom half of the meat mixture.
9
Take the remaining meat mixture and form into a top half, and place on top of the Mozzerella.and seal up all of the sides, so that the cheese will not run out.
10
Top with the Marinara sauce, making sure to evenly coat the top.
11
Bake for about 50 to 60 minutes or until a instant read thermometer registers 160 F. in the middle of the meat loaf.
12
Remove from the oven, and let rest for 5 minutes.
13
Slice and serve.

2051

kcal

Calories

Fat

273

Carbs

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin is ok), 12 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, 12 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped, 1 small onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Say Yes to 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.

Say Yes to Italian Meatloaf

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