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Easy Philly Cheese Meatloaf

Easy Philly Cheese Meatloaf

All the flavors of a Philly cheesesteak baked into a juicy, cheesy meatloaf. Weeknight-friendly, crowd-pleasing comfort food.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1.75 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 0.9 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 3.5 fl oz beaten egg
  • 1.5 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.33 cup ketchup reserve a spoonful for glazing if desired
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1.5 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 8 oz provolone cheese, shredded
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley optional

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a loaf pan or line a sheet pan with foil.
  • Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, pepper, and mushrooms until tender, 6–8 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic for 30 seconds. Transfer vegetables to a plate and let cool slightly.
  • Whisk milk, beaten egg, ketchup, Dijon, and Worcestershire in a large bowl. Mix in breadcrumbs and rest 3 minutes.
  • Add ground beef, salt, pepper, paprika, parsley, and cooled vegetables. Gently combine just until evenly mixed.
  • Shape into a loaf in the pan. Smooth the top. Brush with a spoonful of ketchup if you like a glaze.
  • Bake 35 minutes. Scatter half the provolone over the loaf and return to the oven.
  • Bake 10 minutes, add remaining cheese, then bake 5–10 minutes more until 160°F internal and cheese is melted.
  • Rest 10 minutes before slicing. Broil 1–2 minutes for extra bubbly cheese if desired.

Notes

Swap half the beef with ground pork for a richer loaf, or use half provolone and half white American for classic cheesesteak vibes. Leftovers keep 3–4 days refrigerated; reheat slices covered at 325°F until warm, or pan-sear for crispy edges.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Philly Cheese Meatloaf flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.