Okay let’s be real- meatloaf isn’t the prettiest dish. But I promise you, this exploding meatloaf is still sure to please! This meatloaf is stuffed with cheese, layered with a tangy sauce, smothered with onions and peppers, and PACKED full of flavor! Paired with a side of extra crispy potatoes wedges.
EZPZ Exploding Meatloaf & Potatoes
Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: EZPZServings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
50
minutesIngredients
5-6 Yukon gold potatoes
1 Green bell pepper
1 Yellow onion
1 slice white bread
1 lb ground beef
1 cup shredded Pepper Jack Cheese
4 Tsp Fry Seasoning/ Seasoning Salt
1 Tbsp butter
2 Tsp brown sugar
salt and pepper
4 Tbsp Ketchup
1/2-1 Tbsp Barbecue sauce
1/2 Tbsp mayonnaise
Directions
- Adjust racks to top and middle position. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Wash and dry all produce. Cut potatoes into 1/2 inch thick wedges.
- Halve, core, and thinly slice bell pepper into strips. Halve, peel, and thinly slice onion.
- Line baking sheet with AOOC Garlic Olive Oil (OR EVOO) and toss potatoes on it. Drizzle with little more Olive Oil. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon Fry Seasoning/Seasoning Salt, salt, and pepper. Roast 20-25 minutes until browned and crispy.
- While potatoes cook, put bread slice in a large bowl and top with 2 tablespoons water and break up with your hands until pasty. Add beef, salt, pepper, and remaining fry seasoning and mix to combine.
- On new baking sheet, drizzle Extra Virgin of your choosing. Flatten ground beef into two 1/2 inch thick rounds. Divide 1/2 cup of cheese between the 2 rounds of beef.
- Fold and shape meat around cheese until loaves are formed. Drizzle more EVOO on top and place on middle rack for 20 minutes.
- While meatloaves cook, heat a medium pan to medium high heat then add a drizzle of EVOO. Add bell pepper and onion and cook 7-8 minutes until tender and sightly browned.
- Add 2 tablespoons water. Cook stirring regularly till water evaporates and veggies are tender. Season with salt, pepper, and then add 1 tablespoon butter. Turn of heat and cover to keep warm.
- Next, in a small bowl combine ketchup, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and mayonnaise. Remove finished meatloaves from oven and brush with glaze mixture and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake meatloaves till cooked through and cheese has melted, 3-5 minutes more. Divide meatloaves and potatoes between plates. Top meatloaves with veggies and serve!
