PHILLY CHEESE STEAK MEAT LOAF

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped small
1/2 cup of whole milk
1/2 cup mushrooms chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup bread crumbs (regular, italian style or panko)
1 large egg
1/2 tsp salt & 1 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp Adobo seasoning
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
8 slices of mozzarella OR provolone cheese (i used mozz) (Thick CUT)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 350F.
In a medium skillet sauté the diced onion & peppers in oil until tender & soft.
Once peppers and onions are cooked, you then mix them in with the rest of the ingredients, including meat & milk – (except sliced cheese) in a large mixing bowl. Work mixture with your hands until fully incorporated.

Lightly spray a loaf pan with pam spray or butter or even olive oil, then take exactly HALF of the mixture & place into the prepared loaf pan
Top it with 4 slices of your choice of cheese
Place the remaining meat mixture on top of the cheese BUT reserving the last 4 slices, set those aside
Bake for 30 minutes …