SLOPPY JOE MEATLOAF RECIPES

Steps:

• in a large bowl combine all ingredients-do not over work the mixture as you will have a tough meatloaf.
• shape into a loaf and put in a deep baking dish.
• put in a preheated 350 degree oven on middle rack for 60-90 minutes.
• the center of the meat should reach 160 degrees on a meat thermometer.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheet and large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. In sprayed skillet, combine ground beef and onion; cook until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain.
• Add tomato sauce, flour, basil, oregano and fennel seed; mix well. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Meanwhile, remove dough from can; place on lightly floured surface. Cut loaf in half lengthwise. Roll each half to form 16x4-inch rectangle. Place 1 dough rectangle on sprayed cookie sheet, being careful not to change shape.
• Stir 1/2 cup of the cheese into ground beef mixture. Spoon and spread mixture over dough rectangle on cookie sheet. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Top with remaining dough rectangle.
• Bake at 350°F. for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into slices.