🛒 Ingredients
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 eggs
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup marinara sauce, plus extra for serving
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
👩🍳 Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, onion, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese, milk, and half the marinara sauce
Press half the meat mixture into a loaf shape on a baking sheet or pan
Add shredded mozzarella evenly in the center, then top with the remaining meat mixture, sealing the cheese inside
Spread the rest of the marinara sauce over the top
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until fully cooked and the top is slightly browned
Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with extra warm marinara on the side