Stuffed Meatloaf

My son loves rock and roll weekends, and I love making them memorable with homemade meatloaf (cheap food for the win😉). So I wondered if I could ramp up our quality time with this phenomenal party meatloaf. And it sure rocked our world with its mindblowing deliciousness. Even better, it’s easier than it sounds. It’s kinda like an inside-out pizza with meatloaf as the crust, then stuffed with ham, cheese, spinach, and roasted bell peppers (gotta sneak in some veggies). Then you’re ready to jam with a meat-lovers delight. I stuffed mine with ham, cheese, and veggies. The roasted bell peppers add an exciting smoky flavor. You can also add fresh basil for herby notes. Yum!

Recipe Ingredients

Meatloaf Stuffing Glaze

How to Make Stuffed Meatloaf

Make the Meatloaf – Add ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, garlic, milk, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, Worcestershire, and parsley in a large mixing bowl. Mix using a wooden spoon or clean hands till thoroughly combined. (Photo 1-2)Assemble – Place the meat mixture on a transparent plastic wrap and shape it into an 8×10-inch rectangle. Then top the meat mixture with the cheese slices in a single layer, then top the cheese with ham slices, roasted bell peppers, and spinach. (Photos 3-7)Roll – Starting with the 10-inch side, roll up the meatloaf and fold the ingredients on the inside. Seal the edges and end of the meat log by pinching the meat together. Place the meatloaf seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Set aside. (Photos 8-9)Glaze – Make meatloaf glaze by mixing ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard in a small bowl until thoroughly combined. Glaze the top and sides of the stuffed meatloaf with the ketchup mixture and place in the preheated oven. (Photos 10-12)Bake it for a total of 50-60 minutes. However, after about 45 minutes, remove it from the oven and glaze the top again with the ketchup mixture. Put the meatloaf back in the oven and bake for the remaining 5-15 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reaches 165°F/74℃. (Photos 13-14)Serve – When ready, remove the meatloaf from the oven, allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes, then slice and serve.

Recipe Variations

Tips and Tricks

Make-Ahead Instructions

You can make this super easy recipe up to the point you put it in the oven. Then refrigerate your meatloaf for up to two days or freeze it for three months. In fact, the flavor improves if you bake it the next day. If you freeze it, thaw it overnight in the fridge and bake it.

Serving and Storage Instructions

Store the stuffed meatloaf leftovers in a freezer bag or airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or three months in the freezer. Reheat it in a preheated 225-250℉/107℃ oven for 20-25 minutes or in an air fryer at 350ºF/177℃ for 4-5 minutes.

What to Serve With Stuffed Meatloaf

To make your dining experience more spectacular, roast garlic mashed potatoes, parmesan-crusted asparagus, and homemade 3-ingredient biscuits complete the show. Oh, yeah!

More Budget-Friendly Beef Recipes to Try

Ground Beef CurryBeef Tripe and BeansCheeseburger Tater Tot CasseroleBobotieBeef Empanadas

Conclusion

Economical ground beef ramped up with flavor, delectable stuffing, and incredible glaze. What are your favorite stuffing ingredients? Let me know in the comments! 😍

Watch How to Make It

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