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How to Make Meatloaf al Italiano - A Step-by-Step Guide

Meatloaf al Italiano is a delicious twist on the classic meatloaf recipe, incorporating Italian flavors and ingredients to create a savory and hearty dish. This recipe combines ground beef, Italian sausage, and a variety of herbs and spices to create a flavorful and juicy meatloaf that's perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special occasion.

One of the key ingredients in this recipe is Italian sausage, which adds a unique and robust flavor to the meatloaf. Combined with ground beef, ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
  • 1 cup chopped mushrooms
  • ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs with Romano cheese
  • 3 sprigs Italian parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 11 ounces ground pork
  • 18 ounces lean ground beef
  • ¼ cup tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (such as Maille®)
  • 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 meatloaf

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, bell pepper, and onion; cook and stir until just soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Set mixture aside and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, mix bread crumbs, parsley, egg, and Italian seasoning together in a large bowl. Add cooled veggie mixture; mix well. Gently mix in ground pork and ground beef. Place mixture into the prepared loaf pan and form into a loaf shape.
  • Mix tomato sauce, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, and vinegar together in a bowl. Set glaze aside.
  • Bake meatloaf in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush glaze over loaf. Return to the oven and continue to bake, brushing with glaze every 10 to 15 minutes, until no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Remove from the oven and drain excess oil.

    • Nutrition

    365 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 124mg
    • Sodium: 318mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 38mg
    • Calcium: 63mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 563mg

    Categories

    Italian recipes
    Meatloaf recipes
    Main recipes
    Ground beef recipes
    Breadcrumb recipes