Northeast Gardening: What's on the menu? , 0 by DavEdsel

DavEdsel wrote:
My family loved it. I ended up baking it for about 50 minutes.

Recipe and picture are below:

PIZZA MEAT LOAF

Meat Loaf Base Ingredients:

1 Onion, peeled and chopped
1 Green Pepper, peeled and chopped
Fresh Garlic, peeled and sliced – as many cloves as you like
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Red Pepper flakes to taste
About 2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds Ground Meat of your choice – turkey, beef, pork, veal or any combination
About ¾ cup Bread Crumbs
2 eggs
Worcestershire sauce to taste
Jarred pasta sauce – about ¼ cup
Dried Basil to taste
Dried Oregano to taste

Topping Ingredients:

Jarred pasta sauce – about ½ cup
About 8 ounces of your favorite shredded or sliced cheese – American, Mozzarella, Provolone, Cheddar, etc.
Pepperoni Slices
Olive Oil
Dried Oregano

Preparation:

Saute onions, green pepper, garlic, salt, peeper and red pepper flakes in olive oil in large skillet until soft and lightly browned. Let cool about 15 minutes
Place all base ingredients in large mixing bowl and mix until well combined. On a large baking pan, form the meat mixture into a round 1 inch thick “pizza” making the outside edges a little thicker.
Pour sauce on top of base and spread to within 1 inch from edge. Top with cheese and sliced pepperoni. Drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle with dried oregano.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 – 50 minutes or until done. Let stand about 10 minutes on top of stove before slicing and serving.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve with any cooked pasta with butter and parmesan cheese.

For a low-carb meal, serve the Pizza Meat Loaf with cooked vegetables.