Low Carb Beefed-Up Meatloaf

Recipe courtesy George Stella

Show: Low Carb and Lovin' ItEpisode: Low Carb Comfort Foods

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RECIPE
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Cook Time:
1 hr 15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 servings

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 1 hr 15 min
Total:: 1 hr 45 min

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Ingredients

Tomato Topping:

1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
1/4 cup sugar substitute (recommended: Splenda)
2 teaspoons white vinegar or water
2 pounds ground chuck (may use meat loaf mix with ground pork)
2 eggs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup red onion, diced small
1/4 cup roasted or fresh red bell peppers, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 pound prosciutto, or any type of ham, thinly sliced
1/4 pound provolone cheese, sliced

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a small bowl, mix together the tomato topping ingredients. Set aside. You may add a few drops of water to thin to a ketchup consistency.

In a large bowl, mix together the beef, eggs, Parmesan, vegetables, herbs, and seasonings.

Working on a waxed paper lined sheet pan or counter, form meatloaf mix into a 10 by 8-inch flat rectangle on the waxed paper. Place a layer of prosciutto slices on top, followed by a layer of provolone slices. Roll up the stuffed meatloaf mix like a burrito and seal the edges all around by pinching the meat.

Place the roll, seam side down, into a 5 by 9-inch loaf pan. Spread a heavy coat of the tomato topping to completely cover the top of the meatloaf. Place in oven and bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the temperature on a meat thermometer registers 165 degrees F. Drain fat and let rest at least 10 minutes before slicing.

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Desiree APO, AP 09-29-2009
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My Husband's new favorite
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am not a meatloaf person but this had great flavor and was really moist. I loved the prosciutto and provolone in the... middle, and it was a good surprise for my husband. Read more
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Eve Herndon, VA 12-16-2008
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Very Good!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

First had this meat loaf at the Havanna Club in The Villages, Fl where Mr. Stella is now the chef. It was the best my husband... and I had ever had. It has now become one of our favorite dishes and we didn't change a thing in the recipe when we made it at home in Virginia. Read more
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Caralien Princeton, NJ 11-06-2008
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Good but greasy
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Modifications: sauteed the veggies first (for better texture); omitted splenda, prosciutto, and provolone; used drained,... crushed tomatoes instead of sauce and paste The flavour: excellent but a little too rich Difficulty level: Very easy Recommendations: use a turkey baster to get out the 1.5 C of grease which will come out of the meatloaf (floating on the top and sides); doing so will not affect how moist it is hot or as cold or reheated leftovers I plan to make it again tonight, though with ground turkey. It was too rich for my taste buds, and that is without the prosciutto or provolone!Read more
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Michael Tampa, FL 07-19-2008
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My secret specialty!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

All my friends and family think I'm a genius! I can't make this recipe without at least a half-dozen people showing up. I... literally haven't had any leftover since the first time I made it, and I've made it at least a dozen times!Read more
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Anna Atlanta, GA 06-08-2007
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Good, but TOO beefed up
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I thought the meatloaf was good. It was easy to make. However, if I make it again, I wouldn't use the prosciutto and... mozzarella inside the meatloaf. It was just TOO much.Read more
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randy Harvard, IL 03-27-2007
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excellent
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is the 1st time I've made a meatloaf that I loved. The rest of them have always lacked something. And it's low carb -... Loved it.Read more