Sicilian Meatloaf

Baked meatloaf stuffed with ham and mozzarella cheese.

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: Sicilian stuffed meatloaf, stuffed meatloaf, meatloaf

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 1

Total Time: 1 15

Servings:

Calories: 454kcal

Author: Laureen King

A delicious twist on a traditional meatloaf recipe. Sicilian Stuffed Meatloaf features a hearty mixture of lean ground meat and seasonings rolled together with a layer of mozzarella cheese and ham.

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Ingredients

2 pounds extra lean ground beef
1 egg
1/2 cup tomato juice
2 tbsp. fresh parsley chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 clove garlic finely minced
1/2 cup onion finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cups breadcrumbs
6-8 slices ham
6-8 slices mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup tomato paste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350º F.
In a large bowl combine the egg and tomato juice.
Stir in the parsley, oregano, basil, garlic, onion, salt and pepper.
Mix in the breadcrumbs.
Add the mixture to the ground beef and combine.
Pat meat mixture into a 10x8 rectangle baking sheet that has been lined with waxed paper or parchment paper.
Top the meat mixture with slices of ham.
Cover the ham with slices of cheese.
Carefully roll up and seal the edges together.
Place the meatloaf seam side down in a baking dish.
Spread tomato paste over the top.
Bake uncovered at 350ºF for about 1 hour (internal temperature of 160º F).
Place extra cheese slices on top, let melt and serve.

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