This Mediterranean Stove Top Stuffing Meatloaf has a juicy and tender texture. We prepare this meatloaf with ground beef, Stove Top stuffing, onion, red bell pepper, garlic, eggs, feta cheese, parsley, oregano, tomato paste, thyme, olive oil, tomato sauce, and lemon juice. Each serving of this meatloaf has approximately 390 calories and 19 g of net carbs. We prepare this meatloaf in about 20 minutes. This Mediterranean Stove Top Stuffing Meatloaf is perfect for weeknight dinners, hearty lunches, family gatherings, weekend meals, cozy evenings, and Mediterranean-inspired meal plans. We refrigerate this meatloaf for almost four days and freeze it for nearly three months, so you can prepare it beforehand.
STATS:
- Course: Main Course
- No. of Calories: 390 kcal
- Diet: Mediterranean
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
- Cook time: 65 minutes
- Portion size: 1 slice
- Cooking mode: Oven
- Total servings: 8
- Difficulty level: Easy
- Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes
TOOLS:
- Vessel
- Skillet
- Loaf pan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cutting board
- Wooden spoon
- Knife
- Baking paper
- Meat thermometer
- Aluminum foil
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 lb. ground beef
- 1½ cups Stove Top stuffing mix
- 1 cup onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup feta cheese
- ½ cup parsley
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp thyme
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Tomato paste, one tbsp.
- ½ cup chicken
- ½ tsp salt
- Two tbsp. olive oil
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
GLAZE:
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- One tsp. lemon juice
- One tsp. honey
- ½ cup tomato sauce
INGREDIENT NOTES:
GROUND BEEF:
- We have to utilize the ground beef, as it will provide a juicy and hearty base for this meatloaf.
STOVE TOP STUFFING:
- We use the Stove Top stuffing, which will add flavor, moisture, and help bind the meatloaf together. As an alternative, you might use seasoned breadcrumbs or whole-grain stuffing mix.
ONION:
- Onion will provide sweetness and savory flavor to this meatloaf. Alternatively, we can use shallots or green onions.
RED BELL PEPPER:
- Red bell pepper will add sweetness, moisture, and vibrant color to this meatloaf. As a replacement, you can use yellow bell pepper or roasted red pepper.
GARLIC:
- We use garlic to provide an aromatic Mediterranean flavor to the meatloaf. Alternatively, you can use garlic powder.
FETA CHEESE:
- We use feta cheese, which will provide a salty, tangy Mediterranean flavor to this meatloaf. As an alternative, you might use goat cheese or Parmesan.
PARSLEY:
- Parsley will add freshness and a pleasant herbal flavor to the meatloaf. Alternatively, we can use fresh basil or dried parsley.
OREGANO AND THYME:
- Oregano and thyme will provide classic Mediterranean herb flavors to this meatloaf.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil will provide rich Mediterranean flavor and healthy fats to this meatloaf. Alternatively, you can use avocado oil.
TOMATO SAUCE:
- Tomato sauce will add moisture and create a flavorful base for the glaze. As an alternative, you might use crushed tomatoes or marinara sauce.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the oven to 375° Fahrenheit.
- Coat a loaf pan with baking paper and warm one tbsp. olive oil in a pan.
- Include the bell pepper and onion. Cook till softer, for almost five minutes.
- Put the garlic in, cook for almost thrity seconds, and put of from the flame.
- Include the stuffing mix in a dish, include the broth, and leave it to soften for almost three minutes.
- Include the leftover olive oil, ground beef, lemon juice, softened stuffing, vegetables, tomato paste, eggs, tomato sauce, salt, feta, parsley, pepper, oregano, paprika, and thyme in a dish.
- Carefully mix till the elements are uniformly blended, and avoid mixing too much.
- Distribute the mixture in a loaf, put it in a pan, and whisk each glaze element in a small dish.
- Distribute 1/2 of the glaze on the meatloaf and bake for almost fifty-five minutes.
- Add the leftover glaze on the surface and bake for more eight minutes.
- Cook till the center becomes 160°Fahrenheit for ground beef.
- Bring it out of the pan and cool for almost fifteen minutes.
- Make slices and serve with fresh feta and parsley, if required.
TIPS:
- Slowly cook the veggies and then include them in the meatloaf.
- Leave the stuffing to soak up the broth and then mix.
- We choose a meat thermometer for perfect doneness.
- Include the sun-dried tomatoes or Kalamata olives for additional Mediterranean flavor.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
MEDITERRANEAN SIDES:
- Greek Salad
- Hummus
- Tzatziki
- Lemon Herb Rice
- Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables
VEGETABLE SIDES:
- Garlic Green Beans
- Roasted Zucchini
- Sautéed Spinach
- Grilled Eggplant
- Steamed Broccoli
LIGHT SIDES:
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Fattoush Salad
- Quinoa Tabouli
- Greek Yogurt Cucumber Dip
- Lemon Herb Couscous
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Store this meatloaf for just four days in a locked box.
FREEZER:
- Each slice should be covered with plastic wrap, placed in a zippered bag, and stored for three months.
FAQs:
Will we include additional Mediterranean elements?
- Yes, you can use fresh basil, kalamata olives, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and roasted red peppers.
Could we make this meatloaf sooner?
- It is possible to prepare this meatloaf more than 24 hours in advance, chill it, and then bake it.
Could we prepare this meatloaf without gluten?
- Yes, you can use non-gluten breadcrumbs or stuffing.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
No. of calories: 390 kcal
Sodium: 760 mg
Net carbs: 19 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 5 g
Fats: 20 g
Proteins: 34 g
Portion Size: 1 slice
Total carbs: 21 g