PHILLY CHEESESTEAK MEATLOAF
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 8 ounces mushrooms, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup cheese whiz (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup breadcrumbs (or panko breadcrumbs) (gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 4 ounces provolone (optional)
• 8 slices provolone
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat, add the onion, bell pepper and mushrooms and cook until tender, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about a minute, before removing from heat.
- Mix the beef, salt, pepper, cheese whiz, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, eggs, breadcrumbs and the cooked mixture of the onions, peppers, mushrooms and garlic.
- Place half of the mixture down on a baking pan, place the solid piece(s) of provolone in the middle, top with the remaining beef mixture, seal the edges well, shape the loaf as desired.
- Bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until cooked through, about 50-60 minutes.
- Spread the sliced provolone over the top of the loaf, return to the oven and broil until the cheese has melted, about 2-4 minutes.