Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Sicilian Meatloaf
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté chopped red onion and red bell pepper for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, eggs, tomato paste, salt, pepper, parsley, and the cooled vegetable mixture in a mixing bowl.
- Shape the mixture into a rectangle of approximately 8"x15" on parchment paper.
- Layer deli ham, basil leaves, and mozzarella cheese down the center of the meat rectangle.
- Carefully roll the meat mixture jelly-roll style, sealing the fillings inside.
- Transfer the meatloaf to a baking sheet seam-side down and bake for about 1 hour, until browned and cooked through.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes covered with foil before slicing.
Nutrition
Notes
For best results, always check the internal temperature of the meatloaf to ensure it reaches 160°F (71°C).
