OUR FAVORITE MEATLOAF

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A lovely Italian twist that's popular in my Italian family. Incredibly easy and full of flavor. Sure wish I could remember where I got this...

Provided by Sandi From CA

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 main course servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large red bell pepper, diced
1 large onion, diced
2 large garlic cloves, minced fine
1 lb sweet Italian sausage link, casings removed
1 lb ground chuck
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz) or 1/2 cup Fontina cheese (2 oz)

Steps:

  • In nonstick large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add red peppers and onions and cook until tender and lightly browned, 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring. Set vegetables aside to cool slightly.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In large bowl, mix sausage meat, ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, parmesan, tomato sauce, salt and cooked vegetables just until well combined, but not over mixed.
  • In 13" by 9" ungreased metal baking pan (I use silicon pans), shape meat mixture into 9" by 5" loaf. Bake for 1 hour.
  • Sprinkle mozzarella or fontina cheese down center of loaf in a 2-inch-wide strip and bake for 10 minutes longer.
  • Let meatloaf stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.3, Fat 32, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 127.2, Sodium 1287.6, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 4.8, Protein 29

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