Quick and Easy Sicilian Meatloaf

Recipe View Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a 24-inch sheet of parchment paper onto a work surface. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, onion soup mix, barbecue sauce, garlic, egg, flour, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated. Transfer the meat mixture to the parchment paper, and gently pat it into a 10x16-inch rectangle shape. Layer ham slices evenly over the meat, leaving a 1-inch border uncovered around all sides. Sprinkle the shredded Swiss cheese generously over the ham. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Carefully lift one of the shorter edges of the meat rectangle using the parchment paper. Gently nudge and roll the meat over the filling, creating a tight log. Seal the edges and ends securely to prevent any filling from escaping during baking. Transfer the meatloaf to a 9x13-inch baking dish, discarding the parchment paper. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

Recipe View While the meatloaf is baking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, and soy sauce until the sugar is fully dissolved. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and evenly spread the ketchup mixture over the top. Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the beef is no longer pink in the center and the internal temperature reaches at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C) when measured with an instant-read thermometer. (20 minutes)