Beef Parmigiana Meatloaf

Ingredients

Here are the following ingredients:

• 4 lb (2 kg) Ground Beef (Medium)
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) Italian seasoning blend, divided
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) garlic powder
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) onion powder
• 4 tsp (20 mL) kosher salt
• 2 tsp (10 mL) freshly ground black pepper
• 16 large eggs, divided
• 3 cups (750 mL) Italian seasoned bread crumbs, divided
• 7 oz (200 g) grated Parmesan cheese, about 2 cups (500 mL)
• 1 cup (250 mL) Panko bread crumbs
• 4 cups (1 L) flour, all-purpose

Service

• 4 cups (1 L) marinara sauce, warmed
• 1 lb (500 g) fresh mozzarella, sliced
• 1 cup (250 mL) torn basil leaves

Preparation

1. Season beef with 2 tbsp (30 mL) Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Mix in 8 eggs, 2 cups (500 mL) Italian bread crumbs and 1 cup (250 mL) Parmesan cheese.
2. Divide mixture between 2 greased 9 x 5-inch (23 cm x 12 cm) loaf pans.
3. Bake, in conventional oven at 350°F (180°C), for 1 hour or until a digital instant-read thermometer inserted sideways into center of meatloaf reads at least 160°F (71°C).
4. Cool completely. Cut each meatloaf into 8 1-inch (2.5 cm) slices.
5. Mix remaining Italian bread crumbs with remaining Italian seasoning, remaining Parmesan cheese and Panko. Whisk remaining eggs with ¼ cup (60 mL) water.
6. Dredge meatloaf slices in flour, then dip in egg mixture and coat evenly in bread crumb mixture.
7. Arrange in a single layer on sheet pans. Cover and refrigerate. 

Service

1. Deep-fry one breaded meatloaf slice for 2 minutes at 350°F (180°C) until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towel-lined pan.
2. Meanwhile, spread 3 tbsp (45 mL) marinara sauce on bottom of oven-proof dish; add deep-fried meatloaf slice.
3. Top with 1 tbsp (15 mL) marinara sauce and 1 oz (30 g) sliced mozzarella. Bake or broil until cheese is golden and melted. Garnish with 1 tbsp (15 mL) basil.

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