Bobby Flay'S Roasted Vegetable Meatloaf With Balsamic Glaze - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large zucchini, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
1 yellow pepper, finely diced
1 yellow onion, finely diced
salt & freshly ground black pepper
5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme leave
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 lb ground veal
1 lb ground chuck
1 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese)
1/2 cup freshly grated romano cheese
1 1/2 cups ketchup, divided
1 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Heat the oil in a large saute pan over high heat.
Add the zucchini, peppers, onion and salt and pepper, to taste, and cook until almost soft, 5 minutes.
Stir in the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon the red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds.
Set aside to cool.
Whisk together the eggs and herbs in a large bowl.
Add the meat, bread crumbs, cheese, 1/2 cup of the ketchup and 2 tablespoons of the balsamic vinegar, the vegetables and mix until just combined.
Mold the meatloaf on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Whisk together the remaining ketchup and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl then brush the mixture over the entire loaf.
Bake the meatloaf for approximately 1 to 1 1/4 hours.
Remove from the oven and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.