BEST GROUND BEEF RECIPES: EASY ITALIAN STYLE MEATLOAF RECIPE

EASY ITALIAN STYLE MEATLOAF RECIPE

This Easy Italian-Style Meatloaf takes classic comfort food and elevates it with Italian herbs, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and rich marinara sauce. It’s tender, moist, and bursting with bold Mediterranean flavor—perfect for busy weeknights or cozy Sunday dinners.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Quick & easy – minimal prep, simple ingredients
Extra moist thanks to milk, eggs, and sauce
Italian comfort flavors everyone loves
Great leftovers for sandwiches or pasta

🛒 Ingredients

Meatloaf

1½ lbs (700 g) ground beef (80/20 recommended)
1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
½ cup milk
2 large eggs
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup finely diced onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp dried basil
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil

Italian Topping

1 cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley or basil (optional garnish)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
Soak breadcrumbs
In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit for 2–3 minutes until softened.
Mix the meatloaf
Add eggs, Parmesan, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
Gently mix in the ground beef until just combined—don’t overmix.
Shape & sauce
Transfer mixture to loaf pan and gently shape. Spread ½ cup marinara sauce evenly over the top.
Bake
Bake uncovered for 40 minutes.
Add cheese topping
Remove from oven, sprinkle with mozzarella and extra Parmesan. Return to oven and bake 10–15 minutes more, until cheese is bubbly and internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
Rest & serve
Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil.

🍝 Serving Suggestions

Creamy mashed potatoes or garlic butter pasta
Roasted vegetables or Italian green beans
Caesar salad or crusty garlic bread

🔥 Pro Tips for Best Results

Mix gently to keep meatloaf tender
Use 80/20 beef for maximum juiciness
Add a splash of extra marinara if reheating leftovers
Turn leftovers into Italian meatloaf sandwiches with provolone

🧀 Variations

Beef & pork blend: Use half ground beef, half Italian sausage
Spicy Italian: Add crushed red pepper flakes
Low-carb: Swap breadcrumbs for almond flour
Cheesy center: Stuff with mozzarella before baking

OTHER RECIPE

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Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
2 eggs
1 7 ounce jar roasted red peppers chopped
1 onion chopped
2 cloves of garlic chopped
1 cup of bread crumbs
1 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 cups of prepared tomato sauce
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Heat a medium sized saute pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add your onion and garlic and saute until soft. Remove and set it aside on a plate to cool.

3. Get a large mixing bowl.

4. Add the cooled onions and garlic along with the the rest of your ingredients, except the tomato sauce, and combine. Mix together well with your hands and form into a loaf and add it to an oiled oven safe tray. Top the loaf with 1 cup of the prepared tomato sauce. Make certain that you spread the tomato sauce evenly over the top of the loaf.

5. Bake for about 1 hour or when the internal temperature of the meatloaf reaches 160 degrees F. Remove from the oven and let it sit for about 5 minutes. Slice it up and serve. Heat the remaining tomato sauce if desired and use for dipping.

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