Ingredients
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- 1½ pounds lean ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped small
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup mushrooms, chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup bread crumbs (regular, Italian style, or panko)
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Adobo seasoning
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 8 slices of mozzarella or provolone cheese (thick cut)
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to preheat.
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Sauté Vegetables:
- In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions and green bell peppers (and mushrooms, if using).
- Sauté until tender and soft.
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Prepare Meat Mixture:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sautéed vegetables, ground beef, milk, bread crumbs, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Adobo seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Mix thoroughly using your hands until all ingredients are well incorporated.
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Assemble the Meatloaf:
- Lightly spray a loaf pan with cooking spray or grease with butter or olive oil.
- Place half of the meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan, pressing it evenly.
- Layer 4 slices of your chosen cheese on top of the meat mixture.
- Cover the cheese layer with the remaining meat mixture, pressing it down gently.
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Bake:
- Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.
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Add Remaining Cheese:
- After 30 minutes, remove the meatloaf from the oven.
- Top with the remaining 4 slices of cheese.
- Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly crispy.
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Rest and Serve:
- Let the meatloaf stand for a few minutes before removing from the pan.
- Slice and serve.