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Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

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Craving a comfort dinner of your go-to traditional meatloaf but want to take it to the next level?  It’s easy to add another level of deliciousness to it by adding one simple ingredient: bacon! With just a few additional steps, you can transform your meal plans into a delicious bacon wrapped meatloaf dinner.

Meatloaf was born out of the desire to make the most of humble ingredients, transforming them into a hearty and satisfying meal. Generations of home cooks have honed and perfected their recipes, each imparting their own unique touch to this culinary classic. Whether it was prepared as a budget-friendly family dinner or as a way to use up leftover ingredients, the first meatloaf paved the way for countless variations and innovations that would follow, leaving an indelible mark on our collective culinary consciousness. Today, as we embark on our own meatloaf adventures, let us pay homage to the origins of this beloved dish and embrace the opportunity to take it to new heights.

Ingredients for Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

  • 2 lbs TBS ground beef
  • 1 medium sweet onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup rolled oats (quick or old fashioned)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • About 12 strips of thick bacon
  • 1/2 cup barbeque sauce

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  2. Line a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with slightly overlapping pieces of bacon. The bacon should hang out the sides of the pan.
  3. Mix together the ground beef, onions, bell pepper, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, eggs, oats, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  4. Brush about 2 tablespoons of the barbeque sauce over the bacon in the loaf pan.
  5. Add the meat mixture to the loaf pan. Press the meat firmly to fill the pan.
  6. Fold the ends of the bacon over the top of the loaf pan.
  7. Flip the loaf pan onto a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper. Add additional strips of bacon to cover the ends of the meatloaf. Make sure the bacon is tucked in well under the meatloaf on all sides.
  8. Place the meatloaf in the oven and bake it for 50 minutes.
  9. Remove the meatloaf and brush it with the remaining barbeque sauce. Return it to the oven for another 15 minutes. Check its internal temperature. It’s done when the center reaches 165° F.
  10. Let the meatloaf rest for 15 minutes before slicing it.
  11. Serve with additional barbeque sauce if desired.

The Most Delicious Meals Start at The Butcher Shop.

We know preparing healthy meals for your family is important. That’s why The Butcher Shop always carries locally sourced meats and produce from farms right here in Southern Oregon. At TBS, you’ll find the perfect cut of meat for your meal, plus fresh-baked loaves of bread, fresh fruit and vegetables, local wine and beers, and even quality food specifically for your canine. Stop by today or call ahead to pre-order your ingredients.