Description
Mouthwatering Philly cheesesteak meatloaf blends classic sandwich flavors into a hearty dinner centerpiece. Sautéed peppers, onions, and melted provolone cheese elevate this comfort classic for you to savor with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsps Worcestershire sauce
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even cooking.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and sauté diced onions and green bell peppers until they become translucent and tender, approximately 5-7 minutes. Allow the vegetables to cool completely.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly combine ground beef with breadcrumbs, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix ingredients until well incorporated.
- Fold the cooled sautéed vegetables and half of the shredded cheese into the meat mixture, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Transfer the meat mixture to a greased loaf pan, gently shaping it into a uniform loaf and ensuring the surface is smooth and compact.
- Roast the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, then carefully sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
- Continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and slightly golden, and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Remove from the oven and let the meatloaf rest for 8-10 minutes, which allows the juices to redistribute and makes slicing easier.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content and create a lighter texture for the meatloaf.
- Drain excess moisture from sauteed vegetables to prevent a soggy meatloaf base.
- Try different cheese varieties like provolone or white cheddar for unique flavor profiles.
- For a gluten-free version, replace breadcrumbs with crushed gluten-free crackers or almond flour.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 396 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 526 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg