Italian Mini Meat Loaves

Tonight was a simple dinner. This was the first time I tried this recipe and I really liked it because there were four mini loaves as opposed to one big one. Made for a quick cooking time, and easy lunch leftovers! We ate these with smashed red potatoes with gravy and sauteed brocolli and garlic.

Italian Mini Meat Loaves


Ingredients:

1 1/3 pounds ground sirloin
1 large egg, beaten
2/3 cup Italian bread crumbs, a couple of handfuls
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano, plus 1/2 cup
1/2 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons tomato paste
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Directions:

Place meat in a bowl. Make a well in meat. Fill well with egg, bread crumbs, 1/4 cup cheese, peppers, onions, garlic, tomato paste, salt and pepper. Mix meat and breading and form 4 individual oval meat loaves, 1-inch thick. Coat loaves with extra-virgin olive oil and arrange on a baking sheet. Roast 18 to 20 minutes.