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My family especially enjoys this Italian-Style Meatloaf. So much so, the kids actually request it. You’re sure to enjoy it too!
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Italian-Style Meatloaf
Meatloaf is one of those foods that either people love it or they hate it – there doesn’t seem to be much middle ground. Me? I like it occasionally and luckily, so does my family! My family especially enjoyed this Italian-Style Meatloaf.
I grew up eating just the regular ol’ classic meatloaf with the ketchup on top – I’m guessing many of y’all did, too? While there’s nothing wrong with it – and I’m quite fond of it (surprisingly, I don’t have a recipe on my blog for it – yet!!), I tend to like a funkier version. My husband would tell you the foodie in me won’t make the same dish twice – I think that’s a little exaggerated – it just may be a long time until we have something “the same” again. Personally, I love playing with recipes and finding ways to make old recipes “new” again. I’m thinking Brian should be used to my “science experiments” by now. 😉
If you’re a fan of meatloaf (the food, not the singer – although I kinda dig his music too), add this Italian-Style Meatloaf to your list of things to try. It’s a nice combination of things that are familiar, mixed up with a unique twist. You and your family will be glad you did! 🙂
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Italian-Style Meatloaf
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ½ green pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 Roma tomato, chopped
- 1 jar Marinara sauce, divided, 24 oz. (you may not need all of it)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Combine the beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, onions, green pepper and tomato in a medium bowl. Add ½ cup of the marinara sauce. Mix well. Shape the meat mixture into a loaf.
- Place in an ungreased 8½x4½x2½-inch loaf pan.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink in the middle. Carefully drain, if necessary. Spoon desired amount of remaining Marinara sauce over the top of the meatloaf and bake an additional 10 minutes. Allow to stand 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This is such a fun variation of a classic – even my kids request it often!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Originally published on August 6, 2013. Updated on April 23, 2021.
Sounds like a good recipes I will give it a try my favorite meatloaf recipe I cook onion peppers Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste together set aside then put pounds of beef ground beef Lipton soup mix Italian bread crumbs 1 eggs add the wet mixture together shape into a meatloaf in a large baking dish add paste to the top
Bake 375 for 1 hrs
I like meatloaf as long as it is homemade. This recipe sounds great!
Your recipe is wonderful, and thank you so much for sharing it with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are staying cool on this hot summers day, enjoy your weekend!
Miz Helen
I love meatloaf and this looks so good! If only my husband like it. I'm currently pregnant with #3 and each time meatloaf is my one huge craving–oddly enough. I have to resort to ordering it when we go out to dinner since he is so opposed to me making it (he grew up with the ketchup kind and had it a little too often I think). Just wanted to say it looks delicious! Stopped by from The Best Blog Recipes.
Oh how I wish my husband liked meatloaf! I'm currently pregnant with #3, and meatloaf is my one HUGE craving every time–oddly enough. I have to resort to ordering it when we go out to dinner since he is so opposed to it (grew up with the ketchup kind and had it a little too often I think). Just wanted to say that this looks so delicious! Stopped by from The Best Blog Recipes.
So hungry now! Thanks for sharing. Stop by my Friday's Five Features and link up this project (and others)! http://diy-vintage-chic.blogspot.com/2013/08/fridays-five-features-no-3.html
I love meatloaf. Hubby loves meatloaf. Daughter won't touch it…lol. So the next time I make it I've decided to use the muffin pan and just make her a few hamburger patties and then season our beef the way we want it.
Thanks for sharing the recipe.