American · meatloaf
Mozzarella-Stuffed Beef Meatloaf
Classic beef meatloaf gets a simple mozzarella center and a glossy tomato topping for Sunday flavor on a weeknight.
Total time60 min
Hands-on20 min
Cleanuplow
Serves6
Cook
Make dinner
- 01
Heat the oven to 375°F. Mix beef, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, seasoning, Worcestershire, and 3/4 teaspoon salt.
- 02
Pat half the mixture into a rectangle on a lined sheet pan. Lay mozzarella down the center, leaving a 1-inch border.
- 03
Cover with the remaining beef and seal the edges. Shape into an even loaf and spread with ketchup.
- 04
Bake until the center reaches 160°F, 38 to 45 minutes. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Make it work
Useful swaps
- Use provolone instead of mozzarella.
- Gluten-free breadcrumbs work without changing the method.
Why this is a good weeknight call
It keeps the cleanup to one main pan. The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.
