Extra Special Meat Loaf
Published February 2, 1991
- Total Time
- 1 hour 30 minutes
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Ingredients
2 pounds lean ground beef
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup Italian-style bread crumbs
1 cup tomato juice
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon oregano
Dash of cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, minced
3 or 4 thin slices boiled or baked ham
½ pound mozzarella cheese, grated
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 to 6 servings)
12 grams carbs; 199 milligrams cholesterol; 612 calories; 19 grams monosaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 18 grams saturated fat; 45 grams fat; 2 grams trans fat; 1 gram fiber; 671 milligrams sodium; 39 grams protein; 3 grams sugar
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Step 2
In a bowl, combine the ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, tomato juice and seasonings.
- Step 3
In a skillet, heat the oil and saute the onions until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add to the meat mixture; mix lightly. Turn mixture out onto a sheet of foil and flatten into an oblong shape, about 1-inch thick.
- Step 4
Place ham slices on meat, keeping them about 1 inch from the edge. Sprinkle grated cheese over ham.
- Step 5
Begin to fold the meat from one side to the other, rolling as you go. Pinch the ends to seal when the roll is complete. Turn loaf from foil into a greased 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan. Bake for 60 to 75 minutes.
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I remembered this gem from way back when, and am looking forward to making it again this weekend. But while I recall replacing the tomato juice with spicy-hot V8, and the ham with prosciutto, would it simplify matters to freeze the mozz before grating it?