Italian Meat Loaf

I don’t use any crackers in my meatloaf recipe. I give it an Italian flair (like meatballs).  Italian meatloaf is one of my favorite comfort foods, I add in some diced potatoes and carrots for a full meal.

Our local grocery had their lean ground beef and 10 lb bags of potatoes on sale last week. The potatoes were $2 for a 10lb bag (I bought two), so potatoes have been on the menu for the last week or so. Good thing we all like potatoes!

Image (c) L Gerlach

Italian Meat Loaf With Potatoes and Carrots

1 lb lean ground beef or turkey (I use ground round)

1/3 cup shredded Parmesan

1 egg

3 Tablespoons Wocestershire sauce

1 Tablespoon Oregano

1 Tablespoon Basil

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1/2 small onion (chopped)

6 medium potatoes (diced)

1 cup diced baby carrots

1 teaspoon pepper

Mix together the ground beef, egg, Parmesan, Oregano, basil, onion, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl. Form into a loaf down the center of a 9×13 baking dish. Line each side with the potatoes and carrots. Sprinkle the potatoes and carrots with a little olive oil, oregano, and basil.

Bake at 350` for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the meat is cooked through.

This dish is even better the next day for lunch.