Description
Comfort meets classic with this Philly Cheesesteak Meatloaf, blending hearty Midwestern charm and Philadelphia’s iconic sandwich flavors. Savory beef, melted provolone, and caramelized peppers create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing
- Extra ketchup for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F (190C) and coat a loaf pan with cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking.
- Sauté onions and green bell peppers in a skillet until they become translucent and tender, approximately 5 minutes. Allow the vegetables to cool completely.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend ground beef with breadcrumbs, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well incorporated.
- Gently integrate the cooled sautéed vegetables into the meat mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Carefully fold the shredded cheese into the meat blend, creating pockets of melty goodness throughout the loaf.
- Mold the seasoned meat mixture into a compact loaf shape and transfer it to the prepared loaf pan.
- Create a thin, flavorful glaze by spreading ketchup across the top of the meatloaf, enhancing its visual appeal and taste.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches a safe 160F (70C).
- Once cooked, remove the meatloaf from the oven and allow it to rest for 10 minutes, enabling the juices to redistribute.
- Slice the meatloaf into hearty portions and serve warm, revealing the melted cheese and savory vegetable interior.
Notes
- Ensure ground beef is at room temperature for even mixing and better texture.
- Use lean ground beef (85/15 or 90/10) to prevent excess grease in the meatloaf.
- Sauté vegetables until caramelized for deeper, richer flavor profile.
- Customize cheese by swapping provolone or American cheese for traditional Philly-style options.
- Prevent dry meatloaf by avoiding overmixing and not overcooking beyond recommended temperature.
- Add a splash of beef broth to mixture for extra moisture and enhanced meaty taste.
- Make gluten-free by substituting breadcrumbs with almond flour or crushed gluten-free crackers.
- Slice meatloaf thickly for restaurant-style presentation and optimal meat-to-cheese ratio.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg