Description
A cozy and flavorful comfort food, this Sicilian meatloaf features a mix of beef and pork topped with a rich tomato sauce and hints of Sicilian herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1/2 lb (225 g) ground pork
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Pecorino or Parmesan cheese
- 1 small finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp fennel seed (lightly crushed)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk the egg with milk and breadcrumbs to soften them.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, cheese, onion, garlic, fennel seed, salt, pepper, and the soaked breadcrumb mixture. Mix gently to combine.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf or press it into a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Spoon tomato sauce over the meatloaf and return to the oven for an additional 10–15 minutes.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For best results, don’t overmix the meat and let it rest before slicing to maintain juiciness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg