Easy Stuffed Meatloaf Recipe

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the rice filling. Follow the directions on the box to make the rice. When it’s finished, combine the shredded cheese and breadcrumbs with the rice. It should be pretty dry.

When the rice is cooling, combine the garlic, eggs, beef stock, tomato paste, basil, onions, bread crumbs, and Parmesan in a large bowl. Add the ground beef and mix well. Divide the beef mixture in half. Using a loaf pan, pat half the mix on the bottom and up the sides of the pan. You want about a 1 inch deep well in the centre of the meat. Spoon approximately 1 cup of rice filling into the well. Top with the remaining meat mixture, pinching the top and bottom edges together. Pour 1/2 cup of beef stock over the top of the loaf.

Bake the stuffed meatloaf for 50 to 60 minutes or until your thermometer reads 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Top the loaf with Mozzarella slices and bake for another five minutes until the cheese melts. Let sit for 10 minutes, so the loaf sets up a bit. Carefully transfer meatloaf to a serving platter and garnish with sliced green onions! Enjoy!