Cheesy meatloaf
Italian-inspired meatloaf
6 - 8
Serves
15 mins
Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
Recipe author
Sue Hamilton and Dana Alexander
This Italian-inspired meatloaf, with its fresh herbs and cheesy crust, has a firm texture, making it an excellent filler for sandwiches or crusty rolls.
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Ingredients
500g Quality Mark beef mince
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion
chopped
1 garlic clove
crushed
2 cups breadcrumbs
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2 Tbsp red wine
1 egg
lightly beaten
2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
3 Tbsp tomato paste
a small handful parsley
chopped
5 fresh basil leaves
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese
Method
To Make Meatloaf
1
Preheat oven to 200°C.
2
Heat oil in a large saucepan and stir onion and garlic over a moderate heat until soft.
3
The other half will be used for the topping.
4
Season with salt and pepper and mix well with clean hands.
5
Turn mixture into a greased meatloaf tin and firmly press down to fill the dish.
6
Cover with tin foil and bake in oven for 30 minutes.
7
Remove foil and top with remaining fresh breadcrumbs, grated mozzarella and lots of pepper.
8
Bake until cheese melts and bubbles.
9
Stand in pan for 5–10 minutes before serving, or cool and slice for sandwiches with a little salad, as pictured.
Nutrition Information per Serving (121g)
Protein-packed, this dish will contribute to keeping your bones and muscles healthy.
Energy
895kJ (213 kcal)
Protein
22g
Total Fat
9.5g
Saturated Fat
4.4g
Carbs
9.9g
Dietary Fibre
g
Sodium
268mg
Iron
3mg
Zinc
3.4mg
Vitamin B12
2.1µg
