Feta Cheese & Pepper Stuffed Meatloaf

Next level Mediterranean-style stuffed meatloaf two ways!

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I want to show you two different ways to make this delicious feta cheese and pepper stuffed meatloaf. One is just meatloaf, so you can dress it up with the sides your family loves, and the other will have potatoes with tomato sauce on the side. Either way you prepare this meatloaf, the meatloaf will be the star. The Mediterranean-style filling takes traditional meatloaf to the next level. It’s so flavorful, and I can’t wait for you to try it!

The whole family will love it!

• Soft herb beef
• Sweet and smoky roasted red peppers
• Creamy feta and mozzarella cheese
• The best Mediterranean-style meatloaf with a variety of optional fillings and sides!

Mediterranean meatloaf flavors

For the Meatloaf:

• Ground beef
• Onion
• Fresh parsley leaves
• Garlic cloves
• Unseasoned Panko breadcrumbs
• Milk
• Shredded parmesan cheese
• Eggs –slightly beaten
• Dried oregano
• Salt
• Crushed black pepper
• Crushed red pepper flakes

The Filling:

• Feta cheese
• Shredded mozzarella cheese –or any melty cheese
• Roasted red peppers chopped or Harissa sauce

Optional Filling Ingredients:

• Pitted Kalamata olives –chopped
• Sautéed spinach
• Sautéed mushrooms

Optional side:

• Potatoes, peeled and cubed
• Marinara sauce –store-bought or homemade

The best types of meat for meatloaf

Meatloaf is made with ground beef. The best cut will be sirloin if you get it from your butcher. If you’re getting it from the supermarket, an 85% lean/15% fat ground beef is the way to go. That way, your meatloaf will be juicy but not greasy. If you aren’t a beef eater or don’t have it on hand, you can use regular ground turkey. It has about the same amount of fat as traditional ground beef.

How to make Feta Cheese and Pepper Stuffed Meatloaf

Prepare the meatloaf:

• Preheat the oven to 350 °F, 180 °C.
• Place the ground beef in a large mixing bowl.
• Finely chop the garlic, onion, and parsley in a food processor.
• Then, add the onion mixture along with all of the remaining ingredients to the meat and mix with your hands until everything is combined.
• Place a 12 x 16-inch parchment paper on your work surface and spread the meatloaf mixture into a thin layer onto the parchment paper as evenly as you can.
• Add the crumbled feta to the middle of the meatloaf along with the roasted peppers and the mozzarella cheese.
• Use the parchment paper to help you roll the meatloaf into a log with the filling inside and transfer it to a baking pan. Once you get it in the pan, you can tuck the ends and shape the meatloaf.
• Carefully remove the paper and discard it.

Prepare without sides:

• Drizzle the top of the meatloaf with olive oil and bake on the center rack of the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
• Then, raise the oven temperature to 400°F and cook for an additional 20 minutes or until golden brown.
• Allow it to rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing for the juiciest meatloaf.

Prepare with potatoes and sauce:

• Place the potatoes in a bowl and drizzle a quarter cup of olive oil over them.
• Season with salt, pepper, and a teaspoon of dried oregano, toss together and then arrange them around the meatloaf.
• Pour the marinara sauce over the potatoes and the top of the meatloaf.
• Cover the pan with foil and bake on the center rack of the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 25-35 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender. The meatloaf is ready once the internal temperature reaches 160 °F, 71 °C.
• Allow it to rest for 15-20 minutes for the juiciest meatloaf.

Serving

 The meatloaf is the star of this meal because it’s next-level delicious and because each slice is beautiful on the plate. The cheesy filling goes perfectly with the beef, and you may never make traditional meatloaf again. If you prepared your meatloaf with potatoes and tomato sauce, add a salad and toasted bread to round out the meal. If you prepared your meatloaf by itself, add your family’s favorite Mediterranean sides like Mediterranean rice pilaf with vermicelli and green bean salad. Those are just a few of our favorites. Kali Orexi!

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