Description
Hearty Philly cheesesteak meatloaf brings classic sandwich flavors into comforting dinner territory. Juicy beef blends with peppers, onions, and melted provolone, creating a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 lbs (0.9 kg) lean ground beef (80/20 or 85/15)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) Provolone cheese slices
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced
- 8 ounces (226 grams) brown mushrooms, minced
Binding and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 375°F (190°C) and coating a 9×5 loaf pan with cooking spray to ensure easy release.
- Create a flavor base by sautéing onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms in melted butter over medium heat, developing a rich caramelized texture and releasing aromatic notes.
- Allow the vegetable mixture to cool slightly, preventing excessive moisture when combining with meat ingredients.
- Develop the meatloaf foundation by whisking ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and eggs into a smooth binding liquid.
- Incorporate ground beef, sautéed vegetables, and panko breadcrumbs, gently blending with hands to maintain meat’s tender texture without overworking.
- Construct the meatloaf’s inner layer by pressing half the meat mixture into the prepared pan, creating a uniform base.
- Insert a central stripe of Provolone cheese, ensuring even distribution and creating a molten cheese core when baked.
- Carefully seal the cheese layer by covering with remaining meat mixture, pressing firmly to encase the cheese completely.
- Bake the meatloaf for 40 minutes, allowing the meat to cook and develop deep, rich flavors.
- Crown the meatloaf with additional Provolone cheese slices during the final 15-20 minutes of baking, creating a golden, bubbling cheese topping.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes after removing from the oven, allowing juices to redistribute and ensuring a moist, cohesive texture.
- Slice and serve, revealing the melted cheese center and delivering a Philly cheesesteak-inspired culinary experience.
Notes
- Unleash a flavor explosion that transforms classic meatloaf into a decadent Philly cheesesteak-inspired comfort meal.
- Melted Provolone cheese creates a gooey center that oozes with every slice, mimicking the iconic sandwich’s cheesy goodness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg