Godfather Meatloaf

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 13 mins

Total Time 33 mins

Cooking Method: Microwave

Cuisine: American, Italian

Courses: Main Course

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 8

Calories: 390

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Carmen Benton's pinwheel-style meatloaf — ground beef seasoned with Rotel tomatoes and Italian breadcrumbs, flattened and rolled around layers of ham and mozzarella, then cooked entirely in the microwave and finished under a blanket of Ragu sauce. A unique, fast technique for a meatloaf with a built-in surprise inside every slice.

Ingredients

2 lbs. Lean ground beef
2 Eggs,beaten
1 can Rotel tomatoes
3/4 Cups Italian bread crumbs
3 cloves Garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 slices Ham
6 slices Mozzarella cheese
1 jar Ragu Italian sauce

Instructions

1
Combine the eggs, Rotel tomatoes, breadcrumbs, garlic, salt, and pepper with the ground meat. Mix well.
2
On waxed paper, flatten two-thirds of the meat into a rectangle.
3
Arrange the ham slices on top of the meat, leaving an inch margin around the edges.
4
Place 3 slices of mozzarella over the ham slices.
5
Place the remaining one-third of the ground meat in a layer over the cheese.
6
Carefully roll up the meat, using the wax paper to help lift it. Seal the edges and ends well.
7
Place the roll, seam side down, in a dish suitable for the microwave.
8
Cook in the microwave on high for 7 minutes, then turn it a half turn.
9
Cook 6 minutes longer.
10
Cut the remaining slice of cheese on the diagonal and garnish the top of the loaf with it.
11
Pour the Ragu sauce over everything.
12
Drape wax paper over the dish to prevent splatters and microwave just long enough to melt the cheese and heat the sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 390kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 10g50%
Cholesterol 160mg54%
Sodium 720mg30%
Total Carbohydrate 12g4%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 4g
Protein 34g68%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Use wax paper to help you lift and roll the meat — this prevents tearing and keeps the pinwheel shape intact when you transfer it to the cooking dish.

Drape wax paper over the dish while microwaving to prevent splatters in the oven.

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Read it online: https://thefamilyrecipebook.com/recipe/recipes-godfather-meatloaf/