Italian Mini Meat Loaves

By á-4152

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 pounds ground sirloin
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2/3 cup Italian bread crumbs, a couple of handfuls
• 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano, plus 1/2 cup
• 1/2 small green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• Salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat over to 425. Place meat in a bowl. Make a well in meat. Fill well with egg, bread crumbs, 1/4 cup cheese, peppers, onions, garlic, tomato paste, salt and pepper. Mix meat and breading and form 4 individual oval meat loaves, 1-inch thick. Coat loaves with extra-virgin olive oil and arrange on a baking sheet. Roast 18 to 20 minutes.