Individual Italian Meatloaf Recipe

by david81

Prep time: 0:10 Overall time: 1:00

Servings: 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ red bell pepper, seeded, small diced
½ green bell pepper, seeded, small diced
1 onion, diced
3 or 4 cloves chopped garlic
1 pound ground beef
1 pound Italian sausage
2 eggs beaten
3/4 cup Italian bread torn and soaked in water. Squeeze excess water out.
1 cup grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped basil leaves
1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup basic tomato sauce
Mozzarella cheese sliced into ½ square strips

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat and add the peppers, onions and garlic. Sauté until just soft, remove to a plate and cool.
When the peppers and onions are cool, combine all of the remaining ingredients together except for the tomato sauce. Note do not over work meat. Form the meat mixture into 6 individual loaf shapes on an oiled oven tray or baking dish. Place ½ square cheese strips into center of each loaf and reshape loaf. Top with the tomato sauce making sure to spread evenly over the tops.

Bake for approximately 50 to 60 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees F in the middle of the meatloaf. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with your choice of sides and salad.

Optional: Top each loaf with sliced pepperoni and press in to secure to loaf before adding sauce. Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

CHEF COMMENTS

Hot Italian sausage for those who like it hot.

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