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No Ketchup Meatloaf

Prep Time:

10 Minutes

Cook Time:

1 Hr. 30 Mins

Serves:

8

Level:

Beginner

About the Recipe

Ingredients


  • Olive oil - 4 tablespoons, separated

  • Onions - one medium, finely chopped

  • Red pepper - 1 medium, diced

  • 4 Garlic cloves, minced or equivalent teaspoon garlic powder

  • Italian herbs - 2 tablespoons

  • Eggs - 3 large

  • One teaspoon salt

  • Pepper - ½ teaspoon

  • Lean ground beef - 2 pounds

  • Worcestershire sauce - 2 tablespoons

  • Balsamic vinegar - 3 tablespoons, separated

  • Tomato marinara sauce - 1 cup

  • Parmesan cheese - ½ cup, grated

  • Mozzarella cheese - 1 cup, shredded

  • Bread crumbs - 1 cup

Preparation


  • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C)

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and pepper and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, cook another minute or two, stir in the Italian herbs, and remove heat.

  • In a small bowl, whisk the eggs well - season with salt and pepper, and whisk to combine.

  • Put the beef in a large bowl, add the egg mixture, add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, the Worcestershire, 2 tablespoons of balsamic, and ½ cup of marinara sauce. Add the parmesan, mozzarella and bread crumbs, and onions, then mix it with your hands until just combined - do not over mix.

  • Lightly oil a 9 x 5 loaf pan and pack the meat mixture into it. Whisk the remaining tablespoon balsamic in the remaining ½ cup of marinara, and spread this evenly over the meatloaf.

  • Bake for about an hour or until cooked. Allow resting for about 5 minutes before serving.





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