Spinach-Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Mamma Mia - thatsa gooda meatloaf! *Prep time does not include refrigeration.* Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs extra lean ground beef (only use very lean) |
2 eggs |
1 cup italian seasoned breadcrumbs |
salt & pepper |
1/3 cup ketchup or 1/3 cup tomato sauce |
3 tablespoons onions, minced |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1 1/2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce |
1 teaspoon dried oregano |
15 -20 baby spinach leaves |
3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded |
1/2 cup ketchup |
1/2 cup brown sugar |
1 tablespoon italian seasoning |
Directions:
1. Mix together beef, egg, breadcrumbs salt and pepper, onion, garlic, ketchup/tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce and oregano. Mix well with clean hands. On a piece of plastic wrap or wax paper, spread out meat mixture in a rectangle - 12 x 8 .
2. Spread spinach on top leaving 1/2 clear all around meat edges.
3. Sprinkle with cheese. Using paper/plastic to help roll up loaf starting from 8 side. Press gently as you go to make sure you have a firmly rolled loaf.
4. Press seam to seal.
5. Tightly wrap meatloaf in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour (or overnight).
6. Mix ketchup, 1 tablespoons Italian seasoning, and brown sugar together.
7. Place meatloaf, seam side down, in a baking pan (make sure that ends are sealed well).
8. Cover top with ketchup mixture and bake in a 350 degrees F. oven for 1 hour.
9. Remove from oven and let set for 15 minutes before slicing.
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