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 optional cheese whiz
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 4 ounces optional provolone
• 8 slices provolone

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat; sauté diced onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms until tender (7-10 minutes).
2. Add chopped garlic, cook for an additional minute, and then remove from heat.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, salt, pepper, cheese whiz, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, eggs, breadcrumbs, and the sautéed onion, pepper, mushroom, and garlic mixture.
4. Spread half of the mixture, place a solid piece of provolone in the center, top with the remaining mixture, seal edges securely, shape the loaf, and place it on a baking sheet.
5. Bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven for 50-60 minutes or until cooked through.
6. Spread sliced provolone over the loaf, return to the oven, and broil until the cheese melts (2-4 minutes).