Stuffed Meatloaf

A cozy and filling meatloaf stuffed with melty cheese and tender peppers, making mealtime special without fuss.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1 10

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 400

Main Ingredients

4-6 medium Bell peppers, any color Red and yellow taste sweeter.
1.5 pounds Ground beef 80 to 85 percent lean for best results.
1-2 large Eggs Helps bind the mixture.
1 cup Bread crumbs Plain or Italian style.
a splash Milk Keeps the meat mixture tender.
1 medium Onion, finely chopped Flavor builder.
2 cloves Garlic, minced Flavor builder.
1 cup Cheese for stuffing Mozzarella, cheddar, provolone, or a mix.
1 cup Peppers for filling Diced sweet peppers, roasted red peppers, or jalapeno.
to taste Ketchup or your favorite glaze Optional but classic.
to taste Salt and pepper
to taste Paprika or Italian seasoning

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds. If desired, slice a tiny bit off the bottom to help them sit flat.
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, chopped onion, garlic, milk, salt, pepper, and your choice of seasonings. Mix until just combined.
Press some meat mixture into the bottom of each pepper, add a pocket of cheese plus chopped peppers, then cover with more meat mixture.

Baking

Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover loosely with foil.
Bake for about 35 to 45 minutes. Then uncover, add ketchup or glaze if desired, and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the tops are set and slightly caramelized.

Finishing

For a chewy texture, cube the cheese instead of shredding. Consider adding colorful toppings for added flavor.