Ultimate Philly Cheesesteak Meatloaf

Ingredients:

For the meatloaf:

• 2 lbs ground beef (or mix of beef & pork)

• 1 cup breadcrumbs

• 2 large eggs

• 1 medium onion, finely diced

• 1 green bell pepper, finely diced

• 1 cup mushrooms, finely diced (optional, adds depth)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp paprika

For the filling:

• 1 ½ cups provolone or mozzarella cheese, shredded

• ½ cup sautéed onions & peppers (reserve some from above mixture before adding raw to meatloaf)

For topping:

• 4 slices provolone cheese

• Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prep oven: Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment or lightly grease.

2. Cook veggies: In a skillet, sauté onions, peppers, mushrooms, and garlic until soft. Reserve ½ cup for filling, let the rest cool slightly.

3. Mix meatloaf base: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, Worcestershire, seasonings, and cooled sautéed veggies. Mix gently until just combined (don’t overmix).

4. Assemble loaf:

   • Place half the meat mixture in the loaf pan.

   • Add the reserved peppers/onions and 1 ½ cups shredded cheese down the center.

   • Top with remaining meat mixture, sealing edges around the cheese.

5. Bake: Cook uncovered 45–50 minutes until meatloaf is nearly done (internal temp ~155°F).

6. Cheese topping: Lay provolone slices on top and return to oven for 5–10 minutes until melted and bubbly.

7. Rest & serve: Let sit 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley.