Michael Chiarello Italian Meatloaf Recipe
Ok ya'll, get ready for the ultimate Italian-American comfort food - Michael Chiarello's Italian Meatloaf!The secret is using fresh breadcrumbs soaked in milk, which keeps everything tender and moist from start to finish.I like to mix the ingredients gently with my hands—overworking the meat makes it tough, so light handling is key.Instead of ketchup, a simple tomato sauce on top keeps it from feeling too heavy while still adding a rich, slow-cooked taste.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Ground Beef
- 1 lb. Italian Sausage
- 2 Eggs
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/4 cup Basil chopped
- 1/4 cup Parsley chopped
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 Onion chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 cup Bell Peppers chopped
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions, garlic, and bell peppers.
- Sauté until they are soft and fragrant.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, eggs, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the sautéed vegetables to the meat mixture.
- Mix everything well.
- Transfer the mixture into a loaf pan, pressing it down evenly.
- Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the oven for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing to serve.