Ingredients

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice 2 celery stalks, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1/2 ounce dried wild mushrooms, soaked in 1 cup hot water, chopped, soaking liquid reserved 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 1/4 cups fresh bread crumbs 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded, plus 6 ounces, cut into 1/2-inch cubes Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 2 pounds ground beef (80% lean) 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme

Description

This Meatloaf Includes A Delicious Surprise: Cubes Of Mozzarella Cheese Are Blended Into The Meat Mixture, While Shredded Cheese Is Combined With Bread Crumbs And Herbs To Create A Sublime Topping. '

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