Stuffed Meatloaf – Immaculate Bites

What is a meatloaf filling?

Take your favorite meatloaf recipe, spread it out on parchment, stuff it, roll it up and bake it. It is highly customizable as you can add your favorite ingredients. Unleash your imagination or follow the theme!

Stuffed with ham, cheese and vegetables. Roasted peppers add a pungent smoky flavor. You can also add fresh basil to your herby notes. Hmmm!

recipe ingredients

meatloaf

1. Ground beef – Beef is a traditional meatloaf option because it is delicious and cheap (relatively 🙄). Lean ground beef can be a little dry and fall apart, so 15-30% fat holds its shape better and is juicier. Of course, ground turkey, lamb, or venison can be used for flavor swaps.
2. bread crumb filler – Bread crumbs, eggs and milk hold the mixture together and retain moisture. Milk is also an excellent softener.
3. seasoning – onions, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, parsley. Thanks to its flavor, you can get a masterpiece.

Stuffing

1. ham – Meat stuffed with another meat? Yes, please! Double the meat goodness or bacon For a more smoky, smoky flavor.
2. cheese – Of course, cheese makes everything better. The recipe calls for fresh mozzarella or provolone cheese, but cheddar, jack, and melty cheeses all work well.
3. vegetable – Roasted peppers and spinach add flavor, color and nutrition. Win win!

glaze

1. ketchup – This classic sweet and sour deliciousness also looks appetizing.
2. sugar – A little bit of brown sugar is a great flavor enhancer, but feel free to omit it.
3. mustard – Spice up the glaze with pungent Dijon mustard to create the ideal balance of sweetness, acidity and spiciness.

How to make stuffed meatloaf

• make meatloaf – Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, onions, eggs, garlic, milk, Italian seasonings, salt, pepper, Worcestershire and parsley in a large mixing bowl. Mix with a wooden spoon or clean hands until completely combined. (Photo 1-2)
• assemble – Place meat mixture on clear plastic wrap and shape into an 8 x 10 inch rectangle. Next, place the cheese slices in one layer over the meat mixture, and top the cheese with the ham slices, roasted peppers and spinach. (Photos 3-7)
• roll – Starting on the 10-inch side, roll the meatloaf and fold the ingredients inside. Pinch the meat together to seal the meat log end-to-end. Place meatloaf seam side down on prepared baking sheet. set aside. (Photos 8-9)
• glaze – Make the meatloaf glaze by mixing ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard in a small bowl until thoroughly combined. Brush the top and sides of the stuffed meatloaf with the ketchup mixture and place in the preheated oven. (Photos 10-12)
• bake 50-60 minutes total. However, after about 45 minutes, remove from the oven and re-glaze the top with the ketchup mixture. Place the meatloaf back in the oven for the remaining 5 to 15 minutes, or until the instant-read thermometer inserted in the center reads 165°F/ Bake until it reaches 74°C. (Photos 13-14)
• serve – When ready, remove meatloaf from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

recipe variations

1. Meat Swaps – Combine ground beef with ground pork, chicken, turkey, etc. to round out the beef flavor. Taste, texture, and fat content may vary, but all are suitable for recipes.
2. Substitute for stuffing – Experiment with your favorite ingredients such as sausage, bacon, pineapple, asparagus and more.
3. glaze replacement – If you don’t like ketchup, try ketchup on your meatloaf. barbecue sauce again cranberry sauce, Or ditch the glaze altogether.

tips and tricks

1. As tempting as it is to stuff stuffing ingredients, overstuffed meatloaf will fall apart.
2. There’s a fine line between juiciness and fatness, so for best results use ground meat with less than 30% fat.
3. Do not over mix or over bake to avoid dry meatloaf.
4. Patience is the key! Slow roasting results in tender, juicy meatloaf.

advance instructions

It’s a super easy recipe that you can even put in the oven.Then refrigerate the meatloaf to 2 days or 3 months frozenIn fact, it tastes better if you bake it the next day. If freezing, thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking.

How to eat and store

save stuffed meatloaf leftovers in a freezer bag or closed container Up to 3 days in the refrigerator or 3 months in the freezer.

Place in a preheated 225-250°F/107°C oven for 20-25 minutes or reheat in an air fryer at 350°F/177°C for 4-5 minutes.

FAQ

What to Serve with Meatloaf Stuffing

To enhance your dining experience, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, Asparagus sprinkled with parmesan cheeseand Homemade 3-ingredient biscuits complete the show. oh yeah!

Budget-Friendly Beef Recipes to Try

Conclusion

Economical ground beef is enhanced with flavor, delicious fillings, and wonderful glazes. What’s your favorite stuffing ingredient? Let us know in the comments! 😍

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