This is a simple meatloaf recipe with a slight Mediterranean feel. Take it to the next level and sprinkle in a handful of feta cheese!
How To Make Black Olive Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef, preferably lean
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup marinara sauce, pureed until smooth if chunky, divided
- Âľ cup breadcrumbs, store-bought or homemade
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated or powdered
- â…“ cup black olives, sliced
- ÂĽ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp salt
- ÂĽ tsp ground black pepper
- cooking spray
To Serve:
- â…” cup baby potatoes, roasted
- 3 tbsp hot sauce, or ketchup
For Garnish:
- parsley, chopped
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease both a loaf tin of your choice and a baking sheet with cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients together, using only half of the marinara sauce.
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Place into your greased loaf tin and pack tightly.
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Roast for roughly 30 minutes.
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Once roasted, drain and set aside to cool down briefly, then invert the loaf tin to release the meatloaf.
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Flip it back up. Place the meatloaf on the greased baking sheet and spread the remaining marinara sauce on top and around the meatloaf.
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Return back to the oven and roast until the sauce has a nice sheen, another 30 minutes.
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Once roasted, set aside in a warm area to rest briefly.
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Portion accordingly. Drizzle with hot sauce or ketchup and serve with roasted potatoes.
Nutrition
- Calcium: 287mg
- Calories: 517kcal
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Cholesterol: 138mg
- Fat: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Iron: 5mg
- Monounsaturated Fat: 13g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
- Potassium: 738mg
- Protein: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Sodium: 1592mg
- Sugar: 5g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Vitamin A: 533IU
- Vitamin C: 17mg
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