Philly Cheesesteak Meatloaf

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 diced onion
• 1 diced green bell pepper
• 8 ounces diced mushrooms
• 2 cloves chopped garlic
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup cheese whiz (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (gluten-free for a gluten-free option)
• 4 ounces provolone (optional)
• 8 slices provolone

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms; cook until tender (about 7-10 minutes).
3. Add chopped garlic and cook until fragrant (about a minute) before removing from heat.
4. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, salt, pepper, cheese whiz (if using), Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, eggs, breadcrumbs, and the cooked onion, pepper, mushroom, and garlic mixture.
5. Place half of the mixture down, add the solid piece of provolone in the middle, top with the remaining mixture, seal the edges well, shape the loaf as desired, and place it on a baking sheet.
6. Bake in the preheated 350°F (180°C) oven until cooked through (about 50-60 minutes).
7. Spread the sliced provolone over the top of the loaf, return to the oven, and broil until the cheese has melted (about 2-4 minutes).

Nutritional Information:

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 60 minutes
• Total Time: 80 minutes
• Calories: 550 kcal
• Servings: 8 servings

Elevate your meatloaf game with the rich flavors of a Philly Cheesesteak twist!