Description
Philly-inspired Cheesesteak Meatloaf blends hearty ground beef with classic sandwich flavors, creating a comforting dinner that brings Philadelphia’s culinary spirit to your table. Melted provolone, sautéed peppers, and onions elevate this traditional meatloaf into a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) ground beef
Cheeses and Dairy:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whole milk
- 1 cup (240 grams) provolone cheese, shredded
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (120 grams) breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) steak sauce (A1)
Instructions
- Prepare oven to 350°F and coat loaf pan with cooking spray or parchment paper.
- Blend ground beef with breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onions, diced green peppers, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and dried herbs until ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- Distribute half of meat mixture into loaf pan, creating an even foundational layer.
- Evenly scatter provolone cheese across the initial meat layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Carefully layer remaining meat mixture over cheese, gently pressing edges to create a sealed seal.
- Generously brush steak sauce across meatloaf surface for enhanced flavor and caramelized exterior.
- Roast in preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, monitoring internal temperature until it reaches 160°F.
- Remove from oven and allow meatloaf to rest 10-15 minutes, enabling juices to redistribute and facilitating cleaner slicing.
- Plate and accompany with additional steak sauce, serving alongside complementary sides like creamy mashed potatoes or crisp garden salad.
Notes
- Select lean ground beef (90/10) to reduce excess grease while maintaining rich flavor and juicy texture.
- Mix ingredients gently to prevent dense, tough meatloaf; overmixing can make the texture tough and compact.
- Consider using gluten-free breadcrumbs for a celiac-friendly version without compromising the recipe’s signature taste.
- Experiment with cheese variations like sharp cheddar or pepper jack for different flavor profiles while maintaining the cheesesteak essence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg