Italian Meatloaf

Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello

Show: Easy Entertaining with Michael ChiarelloEpisode: Italian Comfort Foods

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (231)

Cook Time:
1 hr 0 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 5 min
Cook: 1 hr 0 min
Total:: 1 hr 15 min

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 red pepper, seeded, small diced
1 onion, diced
2 teaspoons (about 3 cloves) chopped garlic
1 pound ground beef
2 eggs
3/4 cup bread crumbs
1 cup grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped basil leaves
1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup marinara sauce

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat and add the peppers, onions and garlic. Saute until just soft, remove to a plate and cool.

When the peppers and onions are cool, combine all of the remaining ingredients together except for the marinara. Pack the meat mixture into an oiled loaf pan, if you do not have a loaf pan, form the meat mixture into a loaf shape on an oiled oven tray or baking dish. Top with the marinara making sure to spread evenly over the top.

Bake for approximately 50 to 60 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees F in the middle of the meatloaf. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice and serve.

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matan san antonio, TX 11-13-2009
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excellent meatloaf and even better left overs
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

followed the recipe 100%. it was really great, and it tasted just as good reheated the next day! my husband loved it.
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Katherine Uniondale, NY 11-02-2009
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** EXTRAORDINARY **
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I followed the recipe to a T. I bought everything 'fresh'. I'm sure this had something to do w/ the AMAZING flavor. My... guests' comments made me feel like an IRON CHEF !!! : ) Read more
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Lindsay Willow Springs, NC 11-02-2009
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Best Meatloaf!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is my go-to meatloaf recipe...it is moist and full of flavor! I buy the ground beef package at the store that is... between 1-1.5 pounds, so it's just a bit meatier.Read more
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Rosalie Kirkland, WA 10-27-2009
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Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

1st making Meatloaf my husband love it!!!!
recipe Italian Meatloaf
AMBER EAST HAMPTON, CT 10-25-2009
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WONDERFULLY TASTY
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this 3 different times and everyone loves it more and more each time I make it. So much flavor... you don't need... ketchup for this one!Read more
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Marissa Arlington Heights, IL 10-19-2009
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Absolutely Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I can't believe I was able to make something this good! Great flavor.