A delicious twist on a traditional meatloaf recipe. Sicilian Stuffed Meatloaf features a hearty mixture of lean ground beef and seasonings rolled together with a layer of mozzarella cheese and ham.
My family loves comfort food and this meatloaf recipe offers extra special flavoring that guarantees it to be kid-friendly! They won't be able to resist the ooey gooey taste of melted mozzarella cheese in a moist and flavorful meatloaf. Mouthwatering side dishes such as Garlic Mashed Potatoes and a crisp green salad with Fresh Herb Italian Dressing completes this family-friendly dinner.
Ingredients
- Ground beef - I choose extra lean ground beef. Maximum fat content of 10% (90% lean).
- Breadcrumbs & Eggs - are used to help bind the meatloaf together. This will prevent it from falling apart after it is cooked.
- Tomato juice
- Fresh parsley
- Dried oregano
- Dried basil
- Fresh garlic and onion
- Ham - thinly sliced, country style, black forest, or your favorite.
- Mozzarella cheese
- Kosher salt
- Ground pepper
- Tomato paste
Meatloaf Variations
- Prosciutto or pancetta can be substituted for the ham giving this meatloaf more of an Italian flare.
- Optional cheese choices include provolone, havarti, a mild gouda or cheddar.
- Add some finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the ground beef mixture.
- Add extra sauciness to the meatloaf by topping with Homemade Marinara Sauce.
How to prepare Sicilian Stuffed Meatloaf
In a large bowl combine the egg, tomato juice, parsley, oregano, basil, garlic, onion, salt, pepper and breadcrumbs.
Add the mixture to the ground beef and combine.
Pat meat mixture into a 10x8 rectangle baking sheet that has been lined with waxed paper or parchment paper.
Top the meat mixture with slices of ham.
Cover the ham with slices of cheese.
Carefully roll up and seal the edges together.
Place the meatloaf seam side down in a baking dish.
Spread tomato paste over the top. Bake 350º F oven for about 1 hour. Top with extra cheese.
Enjoy more recipe that use lean ground beef.
This post was originally published May 31, 2013. Occasionally I update with fresh tips, content, and photos. Current update March 18, 2024.
Sicilian Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 2 pounds extra lean ground beef
- 1 egg
- ½ cup tomato juice
- 2 tbsp. fresh parsley chopped
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- ½ cup onion finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cups breadcrumbs
- 6-8 slices ham
- 6-8 slices mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup tomato paste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º F.
- In a large bowl combine the egg and tomato juice.
- Stir in the parsley, oregano, basil, garlic, onion, salt and pepper.
- Mix in the breadcrumbs.
- Add the mixture to the ground beef and combine.
- Pat meat mixture into a 10x8 rectangle baking sheet that has been lined with waxed paper or parchment paper.
- Top the meat mixture with slices of ham.
- Cover the ham with slices of cheese.
- Carefully roll up and seal the edges together.
- Place the meatloaf seam side down in a baking dish.
- Spread tomato paste over the top.
- Bake uncovered at 350ºF for about 1 hour (internal temperature of 160º F).
- Place extra cheese slices on top, let melt and serve.