Philly Cheesesteak Meatloaf | A Flavorful and Nutritious Twist

This recipe takes the best parts of a Philly cheesesteak and meatloaf and puts them together. Imagine the yummy flavors of a cheesesteak inside a comforting slice of meatloaf. To make a delicious meatloaf that tastes like a Philly cheesesteak, you'll need ground beef, breadcrumbs, and some classic cheesesteak veggies. Use ground beef that's 80% lean and 20% fat so your meatloaf is juicy but not greasy. Breadcrumbs help hold the loaf together and soak up all the yummy flavors. We're adding chopped onions, green peppers, and mushrooms, just like in a real Philly cheesesteak, to give the meatloaf some texture and a bit of a crunch. For flavor, we'll use Worcestershire sauce. It adds a tangy kick similar to a cheesesteak. Garlic powder, salt, and pepper. And of course, we need provolone cheese. It melts beautifully and adds a creamy, cheesy flavor. Finally, we'll make a simple glaze with beef broth, ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. This gets poured over the meatloaf before baking, keeping it moist and creating a sweet and tangy crust. Here's how to make it. In a big bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, chopped onion, green pepper, sliced mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix it all up gently. Don't mix too much or the meatloaf will be tough. Press half of the meat mixture into a loaf pan. Then, lay provolone cheese slices over the meat, leaving a little space around the edges. Top with the rest of the meat mixture and seal the edges by pressing them together. In a separate bowl, mix together beef broth, ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Pour this over the meatloaf, making sure it covers everything. This will create a sweet and tangy crust. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, 175 degrees Celsius, for about an hour, or until the inside of the meatloaf reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit, 71 degrees Celsius. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This lets the juices settle, making it extra moist. Enjoy! It's also great as leftovers in sandwiches. One slice of this meatloaf has about 450 calories, mostly from the beef and cheese. These ingredients also provide a good amount of protein, around 25 grams, which is important for building and repairing muscles. You'll get about 20 grams of carbs per serving, mainly from the breadcrumbs and the sugar in the sauce. Using whole wheat breadcrumbs adds healthy fiber. The meatloaf has about 30 grams of fat per slice. Some of this fat is saturated fat, which you should try to limit. Using leaner ground beef can help lower this. Want to make it healthier? Use ground turkey instead of beef. Choose low-fat cheese. Use whole wheat breadcrumbs. Add more veggies for extra fiber and nutrients. This meatloaf can be part of a healthy diet if you watch your portion size and serve it with healthy sides.