Italian Meatloaf (Kinda) by Bill

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2
Italian Meatloaf (Kinda) - A Twist to Traditional Beef Loaf
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

70 min

Ready In

90 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb ground chuck
1 lb ground lamb
1 Italian sausage
3 pieces rye bread
1/2 cup red wine
1 egg ( large } )
1 sweet red pepper
1 sweet onion
4 tablespoons basil ( chopped Fresh } )
2 tablespoons oregano ( chopped Fresh )
2 teaspoons thyme ( fresh )
3 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 teaspoons pepper
1 can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese ( grated )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
580
Sugar
9g
Fat
43g
This Italian meatloaf is the perfect twist to the classic beef meatloaf that we all grew up eating. Made with a mixture of ground chuck, lamb, and Italian sausage, this recipe brings a unique and exciting flavor profile to an old favorite. The addition of sweet red pepper, onion, and fresh herbs give the dish a fresh and zesty taste that will leave your tastebuds wanting more. While the combination of different meats and vegetables makes the meatloaf juicy and tender, the topping of tomato sauce and grated parmesan cheese gives it a crispy crust that adds another layer of flavor to the dish. The Italian Meatloaf (Kinda) by Bill can be served with garlic mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables for a hearty family meal everyone will enjoy.

Instructions

1.Soak 3 slices of rye bread in a small bowl of red wine for 10 minutes, then mash them up with a fork.
2.In a large mixing bowl, mix the ground chuck, ground lamb, Italian sausage, onion, chopped basil, chopped oregano, thyme, garlic salt, black pepper, and the mashed rye bread mixture.
3.Preheat oven to 400F. Grease a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
4.Press the meat mixture into the greased loaf pan and bake for 30 minutes.
5.After 30 minutes, pour a can of tomato sauce over the top of the meat and bake for another 30 minutes.
6.Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the top of the meat and return it to the oven for a final 10 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through.

PROS

This meatloaf is hearty and flavorful with an Italian twist.
Combining different meats in this recipe makes it juicy and tender.
It also makes for a great leftover dish.

CONS

This meatloaf is high in fat and calories.
It is not a dish you would want to eat every day as it is indulgent.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish is not particularly healthy, it is a great source of protein. It is also loaded with herbs which has been said to be beneficial for digestion and lowering inflammation. The sweet red pepper and onion used in the recipe are great sources of vitamin C.

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