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Roasted Vegetable Meatloaf

 

Terrific served with Mustard Mashed Potatoes...
 

3 small 

 

zucchini, diced

 

2 large 

 

red bell peppers, seeded and diced

 

2 medium 

 

red onions, diced

 

2 Tbs 

 

olive oil

 

1 Tbs 

 

chopped fresh rosemary

 

2 lbs 

 

ground beef chuck (20% fat)

 

2 cups 

 

finely grated mozzarella cheese (about 8 ounces)

 

1½ cups 

 

panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)

 

1 cup 

 

thinly sliced fresh basil

 

1 tsp.

 

dried marjoram

 

1½ tsp 

 

salt

 

½ tsp 

 

ground black pepper

 

½ tsp 

 

dried crushed red pepper

 

1 cup 

 

ketchup, divided

 

2 large 

 

eggs

 

¼ cup 

 

dry red wine

 

 

1

Preheat oven to 450°F.

2

Combine zucchini, peppers and onions in medium bowl. Add oil and rosemary; toss to coat. Spread evenly on rimmed baking sheet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven; cool.

3

Preheat oven to 375°F.

4

Mix ground beef, mozzarella, panko, basil, marjoram, salt, pepper, dried crushed pepper, and 1 cup roasted vegetables in large bowl. Whisk ½ cup ketchup, eggs and wine in medium bowl. Add to beef mixture; mix with hands until well incorporated; spoon into 9x5x3-inch loaf pan, forming rounded top.

5

Spoon ½ cup ketchup over top of loaf. Bake meatloaf until cooked through, juices run clear, and top is browned, about 1 hour, 10 minutes. Remove pan from oven; let meatloaf rest 20 minutes.

6

Rewarm remaining vegetable mixture in microwave. Turn meatloaf out; cut into 1-inch-thick slices. Top with roasted vegetable mixture. Serve with mashed potatoes.

 

Servings: 6

 

 Cooking Tips

*Using ground beef with a higher fat content ensures a moist meatloaf.

 

 Recipe Source

modified from Bon Appetit

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