Description
Savory meatloaf with hard-boiled egg tucked inside offers a delightful surprise for dinner guests. Polish-inspired comfort creates a hearty meal home cooks will eagerly devour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.25 pounds (567 grams) ground sirloin or lean ground beef
- 3 hard-boiled eggs (peeled)
- 1 large egg
- 0.25 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsps ketchup (plus extra for topping)
- 0.25 cup diced onion
- 0.25 cup diced yellow bell pepper
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 0.25 tsp onion powder
- 0.25 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch (23×33 centimeters) baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Flavor Foundation: Whisk egg, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce in a medium mixing bowl until thoroughly blended, creating a rich flavor base.
- Meat Mixture: Incorporate ground beef into the seasoned mixture, gently folding in salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, bread crumbs, diced onion, and chopped bell pepper using a fork to maintain a light, airy texture.
- Egg Placement: Spread half the meat mixture evenly across the greased pan, creating a smooth 2-inch (5 centimeters) thick base, then carefully position hard-boiled eggs lengthwise down the center, ensuring even spacing.
- Loaf Formation: Delicately cover the eggs with remaining meat mixture, gently pressing to completely encase the eggs and form a uniform loaf shape with seamless edges.
- Glazing: Brush a thin, even layer of ketchup across the meatloaf’s surface to enhance flavor and create an appetizing glossy finish.
- Baking Process: Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, verifying the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) for optimal food safety and thorough cooking.
- Resting and Serving: Allow the meatloaf to rest for 5 minutes to redistribute internal juices, then slice and serve with accompaniments like creamy mashed potatoes or steamed seasonal vegetables.
Notes
- Meat Handling Tip: Mix ground beef gently to prevent tough, dense texture and maintain a light, tender meatloaf.
- Temperature Safety: Always check internal temperature reaches 160°F to eliminate harmful bacteria and ensure fully cooked meat.
- Egg Placement Strategy: Position hard-boiled eggs precisely in the center for an even, visually appealing cross-section when sliced.
- Resting Technique: Allow meatloaf to rest 5 minutes after baking to help juices redistribute, resulting in a more succulent and easier-to-slice dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Boiling, Frying, Sautéing, Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg