italian meatloaf stuffed with diced peppers

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Indianapolis, IN

A very moist and delicious meatloaf with a surprise in the center. Everyone who has tried this just loves it!

(2 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr 25 Min

Ingredients For italian meatloaf stuffed with diced peppers

  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil, divided
  • 2 c
    diced bell peppers, any color, with tops, seeds and ribs removed
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    italian seasoning
  • 2 lb
    lean ground beef
  • 1/2 c
    grated onion
  • 1 c
    fresh bread crumbs
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 2
    eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 Tbsp
    tomato paste
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground black pepper

How To Make italian meatloaf stuffed with diced peppers

  • 1
    In a large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp. oil over medium-high heat. Add diced peppers and Italian seasoning. Cook until peppers soften, stirring, about 5 minutes. Transfer cooked peppers to a small bowl and set aside.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, milk, eggs, tomato paste, garlic, and salt and pepper until well combined.
  • 3
    Transfer two-thirds of the meat mixture into a loaf pan. To make a well for the filling, press meat mixture into pan away from the center and up the sides.
  • 4
    Fill center with cooked, diced pepper mixture. Top with remaining meat mixture, pressing sides together to seal edges. Brush top with remaining olive oil.
  • 5
    Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove to a cooling rack. Transfer to a cutting board or platter and rest 10 minutes before serving.

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