Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper seeded and finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese sliced
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a standard loaf pan (8½" x 4½" x 2½") with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, onion, bell pepper, garlic, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until well combined.
- Divide the meat mixture in half. Shape one half into the bottom half of the loaf and place in the prepared pan. Place mozzarella slices down the center, leaving a ½ inch margin around the ends and sides. Shape the remaining half of the meat mixture on top, sealing the edges.
- In a small bowl, mix together ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour half of this mixture over the meatloaf.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and pour the remaining sauce over the loaf. Increase the oven temperature to 400°F and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.