Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 oz red onion, finely chopped
4 oz carrot, grated
2 oz celery, finely chopped
1 oz green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 oz fresh basil, finely chopped
2 lb ground beef, 85% lean
½ cup Parmesan cheese
chili powder, to taste
1 tsp salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 eggs
⅔ cup Italian-style bread crumbs
½ cup whole milk
⅔ cup marinara sauce, or tomato sauce
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 380 degrees F. Grease a 9x5-inch glass baking dish.
Heat up a saute pan to medium.
Add the butter and quickly saute the garlic, onion, carrot, bell pepper, and celery for about 2 minutes or until soft.
Transfer the vegetables in a large bowl.
Add the breadcrumbs, milk, and eggs. Mix to combine.
Add salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, ground beef, sausage, basil, Worcestershire sauce, and chili powder. Mix by hand until combined.
Lightly press the mixture onto the prepared loaf pan. Top it with marinara sauce.
Cover the top of the loaf pan with aluminum foil. Bake meatloaf for 40 minutes, then remove the aluminum foil. Continue to bake for another 30 to 40 minutes or until an instant read thermometer inserted in the middle reads to 160 degrees F.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before transferring onto a cutting board or serving platter and slicing.
Serve and enjoy!
