Aromatic And Cheese Stuffed Meat Loaf Recipe

Ingredients for Aromatic And Cheese Stuffed Meat Loaf

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• Celery Ribs
• Onion
• Dried Mushroom
• Reserved mushroom broth
• Garlic Cloves
• Fresh Breadcrumbs
• Fresh Parsley
• Provolone Cheese
• Mozzarella Cheese
• Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• Ground Beef
• Eggs
• Fresh Thyme

How to Make Aromatic And Cheese Stuffed Meat Loaf

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Soak 1 ounce dried mushrooms in 1 cup warmed beef broth for 30 minutes. Drain, reserving the broth, and roughly chop the mushrooms.
3. Coat the bottom of a large roasting pan (approximately 9x13 inches) with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
4. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Sauté 1 cup chopped carrots, 1 cup chopped red bell pepper, 1 cup chopped celery, and 1 medium onion (chopped) until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
5. Add the chopped mushrooms and 2 cloves minced garlic; sauté for 1 minute more. Set aside to cool.
6. In a medium bowl, combine the reserved mushroom broth and 1 cup breadcrumbs. Let soak for 5 minutes.
7. In a large bowl, combine 1.5 cups breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
8. In a separate large bowl, gently combine 2 pounds ground beef, the soaked breadcrumbs, the cooled sautéed vegetables, 2 large eggs, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 cup cubed Monterey Jack cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
9. Place the meat mixture into the prepared roasting pan and shape into a loaf.
10. Cover the top and sides of the meatloaf with the cheese-bread crumb mixture.
11. Bake for 70-75 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 165°F (74°C).
12. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving with mashed potatoes.