Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • FOR THE MEAT LOAF
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin (85% lean)
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (divided)
  • 1/3 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • FOR THE FILLING
  • 1/2 cup fresh baby spinach (cleaned and chopped, stems removed)
  • 1/2 cup red onion (finely diced)
  • 1/4 cup (2 ounces) provolone cheese (shredded)
  • FOR THE TOPPING
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 cup plum or Roma tomato (seeded and diced)
  • 3/4 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)

Instruction

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F (350 F convection)
  • Spray bottom and sides of a standard sized loaf pan lightly with non-stick cooking spray
  • In a large bowl, add beef, pork, egg, bread crumbs, BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and spices. Use a wooden spoon or your hands to mix until ingredients are well incorporated. Press half of mixture into bottom of prepared pan.
  • Spread spinach, onion, and shredded Provolone evenly over meat mixture in pan.
  • Press remaining beef mixture evenly into pan on top of filling.
  • Use a small spatula or back of spoon to spread BBQ sauce evenly over top of meat mixture. Sprinkle diced tomato and cheddar cheese evenly over top of sauce.
  • Bake at 375 F for 55-65 minutes, until a meat thermometer reads 153 degrees F. Remove from oven and let loaf rest 10-15 minutes before removing from pan to slice and serve.