Parmesan Meat Loaf
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Remember those Sunday dinners that filled the whole house with that “something’s cooking” smell? This Parmesan Meat Loaf brings that feeling back—only juicier, cozier, and far from the dry versions you might recall.
Meat loaf might be an all-American classic, but it’s often misunderstood. To banish those memories of tough or crumbly slices, this version adds grated Parmesan, bread crumbs, and a touch of tomato paste for rich flavor and tenderness. Go ahead and use ground beef with a little extra fat—it’s the secret to keeping every bite moist and flavorful. And if anyone at the table needs convincing, just remind them: this is basically one big, delicious meatball.
Ingredients:
Directions:
Serve it warm with mashed potatoes for a hearty, homey dinner that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
This recipe was sourced from Real Simple. For more delectable dishes, browse through our Cooking & Recipes forum; you can also share your own recipes!
Meat loaf might be an all-American classic, but it’s often misunderstood. To banish those memories of tough or crumbly slices, this version adds grated Parmesan, bread crumbs, and a touch of tomato paste for rich flavor and tenderness. Go ahead and use ground beef with a little extra fat—it’s the secret to keeping every bite moist and flavorful. And if anyone at the table needs convincing, just remind them: this is basically one big, delicious meatball.
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Ingredients:
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 large egg
- 1 onion, grated
- ½ cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- ½ cup Parmesan, grated
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- Kosher salt and black pepper
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a large bowl, combine beef, egg, onion, parsley, bread crumbs, Parmesan, and tomato paste. Season with salt and pepper.
- On a foil-lined baking sheet, shape the mixture into an 8-inch loaf.
- Bake 40–50 minutes, until cooked through and lightly browned on top.
Serve it warm with mashed potatoes for a hearty, homey dinner that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
This recipe was sourced from Real Simple. For more delectable dishes, browse through our Cooking & Recipes forum; you can also share your own recipes!
