Philly Cheesesteak Meatloaf Recipe
This Philly Cheesesteak Meatloaf combines the delicious flavors of a classic Philly cheesesteak sandwich with a hearty meatloaf. Featuring ground beef mixed with seasonings and layered with sautéed peppers, onions, and provolone cheese, this dish offers a comforting and flavorful twist on traditional meatloaf.
- Author: Joe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Meatloaf:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cheesesteak Filling:
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 slices provolone cheese (4 for filling, 4 for topping)
Optional Garnish:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it ready for baking the meatloaf.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced green bell pepper and onion, sautéing them for about 5 minutes until softened. Once done, set them aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare Meat Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Form Base Layer: Press half of the meat mixture evenly into the bottom of a loaf pan, creating a solid base for the filling.
- Add Filling: Layer 4 slices of provolone cheese evenly over the meat layer. Then, spread the sautéed peppers and onions on top of the cheese for that classic cheesesteak flavor.
- Seal Meatloaf: Top the filling with the remaining half of the meat mixture, pressing it firmly to seal the edges and enclose the filling completely.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes. About 5 minutes before the cooking time is complete, arrange the remaining 4 slices of provolone cheese on top of the meatloaf and return it to the oven to melt.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired before slicing and serving.
Notes
- If you prefer a different cheese, mozzarella or Swiss cheese can be good alternatives to provolone.
- For a lower-fat version, use lean ground beef or a half beef and half turkey mix.
- The meatloaf can be assembled a day in advance and refrigerated before baking to enhance the flavors.
- Make sure not to overmix the meat mixture to keep the loaf tender.
- Letting the meatloaf rest after baking helps it to hold together better when slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/6 of meatloaf)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Philly cheesesteak, meatloaf, ground beef, baked meatloaf, provolone cheese, comfort food, sandwich-inspired meatloaf