Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1/2 lb. ground mild italian sausage
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 c. chopped bell pepper (i used orange, it was all i had in the freezer)
  • 1 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. worcestershire sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp. oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. basil
  • 1/2 tsp. parsley
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 3/4 c. italian bread crumbs
  • 2 slices white bread, crumbled
  • 1 t. milk
  • 8 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese, reserve 3/4 c. for topping
  • 1/4 c. parmesan cheese
  • 1 c. marinara sauce, plus 1/2 -3/4 c. more for topping

Directions:

  • In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over med. high heat and sauté the onion an, bell pepper for 3-4 minutes, remove from heat
  • In a large bowl, add the meats, onion and peppers along with all remaining ingredient, reserving 3/4 c. mozzarella cheese for topping.\
  • Now, dive in there with the best tools god gave you, your hands and combine everything really good
  • Place and mold the mixture in a baking dish of your choice, about 2 in thick
  • Spoon 1/2 to 3/4 c. of the marinara sauce on top and spread around
  • Place in a 400 degree oven for 50 minutes
  • Remove from the oven and top with the remaining cheese and sprinkle a little dry basil over the top
  • Return to the oven for 10 more minutes
  • Make sure the meat is not pink before serving, baking time will vary depending on the thickness of your loaf

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