Description
Stuffed meatloaf is a comforting twist on a classic dish that offers layers of flavor and delightful surprises with every slice. With its golden-brown exterior and savory filling, this recipe is perfect for family dinners or impressing guests. Packed with juicy ground beef, colorful veggies, and melted cheese, each bite promises satisfaction and warmth. Gather your loved ones around the table for a delicious meal that feels like home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (red or green)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, saut? the onion and bell peppers until tender. Add garlic in the last minute; set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, salt, pepper, and cooled veggies. Mix until just combined.
- Shape half of the meat mixture into a rectangle on parchment paper.
- Spread cheese and spinach over the center of the meat mixture.
- Roll tightly using parchment paper to form a log shape; seal edges.
- Place seam-side down on a lined baking sheet and bake for about 60 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160?F (70?C).
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg