Description
Hearty Philly cheesesteak meatloaf combines classic sandwich flavors in a comforting main dish. Rich beef, peppers, and melted provolone create a satisfying meal that delivers robust regional flavor in each slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (0.9 kg) ground beef, lean (80/20 or 85/15)
- 8 oz (226 g) Provolone cheese slices
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsps butter
- 2 tbsps ketchup
- 2 tbsps Worcestershire sauce
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced
- 8 oz (226 g) brown mushrooms, minced
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Warm the oven to 375°F (190°C) and thoroughly coat a 9×5 loaf pan with cooking spray for effortless food release.
- Vegetable Sauté: Develop a flavor foundation by caramelizing onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms in melted butter over medium heat, creating a rich aromatic base.
- Binding Mixture: Whisk ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and eggs into a smooth liquid, forming the critical moisture-binding element for the meatloaf.
- Meat Composition: Gently combine ground beef, sautéed vegetables, and panko breadcrumbs, maintaining a tender texture by minimizing hand mixing.
- Layer Construction: Press half the meat mixture into the prepared pan, creating an even base, then strategically place a central stripe of Provolone cheese for a molten core.
- Seal and Shape: Cover the cheese layer with remaining meat mixture, pressing firmly to completely encase the cheese and create a seamless loaf profile.
- Baking Process: Cook the meatloaf for 55-60 minutes, adding additional Provolone cheese slices during the final 15-20 minutes to create a golden, bubbling cheese topping.
- Resting Stage: Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes after removing from the oven, enabling juice redistribution and ensuring a moist, cohesive final texture.
Notes
- Prep Pan Perfectly: Thoroughly coat loaf pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy meatloaf removal.
- Master Vegetable Sautéing: Cook onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms until caramelized for deep, rich flavor foundation that elevates the entire dish.
- Blend Meat Gently: Mix ingredients with light touch to keep meat tender, avoiding compacting which can create dense, tough meatloaf texture.
- Cheese Placement Technique: Distribute Provolone strategically through center and top, creating molten cheese core and golden crispy exterior for maximum flavor impact.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg