Juicy Italian Meat Loaf
Country Ground Beef
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When It's barbecue season, I make this meat loaf right on the grill! Just cook it covered, for the amount of time indicated. It's mmm-good!—Aleta Balmes, Waukegan, Illinois
SERVINGS: 6-8
CATEGORY: Main Dish
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min.
Ingredients:
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup vegetable juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine egg, oats, vegetable juice, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, salt, pepper and onion. Add beef; mix well.
Place mixture on a piece of waxed paper and shape into an 18-in. x 7-in. rectangle. Starting at narrow end, roll up meat, jelly-roll style. Seal edges. Place seam side down in an 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan.
Bake at 350° for 1 hour. Remove loaf from oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining oregano. Return to oven and bake 15 minutes longer or until no pink remains. Yield: 6-8 servings.