Meatloaf Stuffed with French Onion Soup – changing the way the world thinks about meatloaf!

Meatloaf Stuffed with French Onion Soup – changing the way the world thinks about meatloaf!

 

 Ingredients:

2 tablespoons butter

1 small yellow onion, diced

1 small green pepper, diced

8 ounces chopped brown mushrooms

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 pounds lean ground beef 80/20 or 85/15

2 tablespoons tomato sauce

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

2 eggs

1 cup panko breadcrumbs

8 ounces sliced ​​provolone cheese

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and spray a large loaf pan with cooking spray . In a large skillet, add butter, onions, peppers, mushrooms, salt and pepper.

Allow to brown for 1-2 minutes before stirring, then allow to brown for another 1-2 minutes before stirring again.

In a large bowl, add  ground beef, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, eggs, panko breadcrumbs, and  cooled vegetable mixture.Pour half of the mixture into your loaf pan, then place half of the cheese in a 2-inch section in the center of the pan  (I cut the slices into thirds to get the right width).

Cover with the remaining meat and shape into a round loaf. Let it cook for 40 minutes, then remove from the oven, top with the remaining cheese and return. Cook for 15-20 minutes, then let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.