Stromboli Meatloaf Cheese Marinara (Printable Version)

Cheesy ground meatloaf with savory marinara, rolled and baked for a flavorful Italian-American meal.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Components

01 - 900 g ground beef or a mix of ground meats (beef, pork, turkey)
02 - 100 g Italian seasoned or plain breadcrumbs
03 - 1 large egg

→ Cheeses & Filling

04 - 100 g shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 240 ml marinara sauce, divided (plus extra for serving)

→ Aromatics & Vegetables

07 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
12 - 1 medium bell pepper, chopped (optional)
13 - 70 g sliced mushrooms (optional)

→ Garnish

14 - Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 190°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease for easy cleanup.
02 - In a bowl, combine mozzarella, Parmesan, and half of the marinara sauce. Set aside to use as filling.
03 - Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent and fragrant. If using, add bell pepper and mushrooms; cook until vegetables soften. Remove from heat.
04 - In a large bowl, gently mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, sautéed vegetables, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper until just combined.
05 - Shape the meat mixture on a clean surface into a 2.5 cm-thick rectangle large enough to encase the filling.
06 - Spread cheese mixture evenly in the center of the meat rectangle, leaving a border to facilitate sealing.
07 - Gently roll the meatloaf from the closest edge, tucking in the sides as you roll to contain the filling.
08 - Pinch all seams and ends firmly to secure the filling. Place the rolled loaf seam-side down on the prepared sheet.
09 - Spoon the remaining marinara sauce evenly over the surface of the meatloaf.
10 - Place loaf in the oven and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 70°C is achieved.
11 - Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before slicing to ensure juices redistribute.
12 - Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with additional warm marinara sauce.

# Notes:

01 - Avoid overmixing the meat to maintain a tender, juicy texture.
02 - Resting after baking allows slices to hold their shape and stay moist.

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