Bacon-Topped Meatloaf

by Kimberly Hickok

At our house we make meatloaf two ways: my way and my husband’s way. We both think our recipe is the best, but the truth of the matter is this – they are both delicious! I do think mine has a slight edge over his because mine is topped with bacon! Here’s how I make it.

Kim's Bacon-Topped Meatloaf
 
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My version of meatloaf with chopped vegetables and topped with bacon.
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Recipe type: Main
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
  • 1½ lb. ground beef (I prefer 85%)
  • ⅓ cup each finely chopped carrot and green pepper
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp. tomato paste
  • Stale bread soaked in milk and broken into pieces
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 egg
  • ketchup
  • 2 slices of bacon
Instructions
  1. I like chunks of vegetables, so I don't chop mine that fine but I do make sure they're really soft before adding to the meat. Alternatively you can use a food processor, be careful not to puree.
  2. Preheat oven to 375F.
  3. In a little olive oil, saute the chopped veggies until they are soft. Add tomato paste, let cook another few minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Let the mix cool before adding to the ground beef, bread, parsley and egg.
  5. Add a healthy squeeze of ketchup.
  6. Form into a loaf, spread more ketchup on top. Top with bacon.
  7. Bake for about an hour. Tip: when the bacon is nice and crispy, the meatloaf is done. If unsure, test with a thermometer - 155 to 160 is what you're looking for.

 

 

Serve with a potato gratin or if you really want to indulge, with mac-n-cheese.

Kim's Meatloaf with Potato Gratin

 

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2 comments

Rhonda P October 29, 2010 - 11:05 pm

Your bacon-topped meatloaf sounds scrumptious and I don’t even like meatloaf. However, Alan does so I think I will make it for him.

Thank you Kim. Just love your blog! 🙂

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Kim October 30, 2010 - 2:54 am

Thanks Rhonda. Be careful. You may end up liking meatloaf too!

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