Description
A heartwarming Sicilian meatloaf featuring layers of flavorful meat, savory filling of eggs, cheese, and ham.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- ½ lb ground veal
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (fresh or Panko)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 large hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- 4 oz thinly sliced provolone cheese
- 4 oz thinly sliced cooked ham
- 1 cup tomato sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
- ¼ cup water (if thinning sauce)
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion, bell pepper, and celery until soft, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cook for 1 more minute. Cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, combine breadcrumbs with the ½ cup of whole milk and let sit.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, ground veal, cooled aromatics, hydrated breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, eggs, salt, and pepper gently.
- Slice hard-boiled eggs, provolone cheese, and cooked ham.
- On parchment paper, spread ⅔ of the meat mixture into a rectangle. Layer with sliced eggs, provolone, and ham, leaving a 1-inch border. Top with remaining meat mixture and roll tightly into a log.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake meatloaf for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare optional sauce: heat 1 tablespoon olive oil, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds, add tomato sauce, water, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Spoon about half of the sauce over meatloaf after 30 minutes, return to oven and bake an additional 45-60 minutes until 160°F (71°C).
- Let meatloaf rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving with remaining sauce.
Notes
Don’t overmix the meat mixture. Cooler aromatics prevent cooking the eggs. Always check with a meat thermometer for doneness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian