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Beef & Bacon Meatloaf

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, grated on large holes of a box grater
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup fine breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 pounds ground beef chuck (15% fat)
  • 6 thin strips bacon

Cooking Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, then parchment paper.

Step 2: Heat oil over medium in a small skillet. Cook onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until very soft, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.

Step 3: Meanwhile, bring ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, and cayenne to a boil in a small saucepan, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced and syrupy, about 5 minutes. Transfer 2 tablespoons ketchup mixture to a blender; add broth and parsley and blend until smooth. Set remaining ketchup mixture aside.

Step 4: Add broth mixture, eggs, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, salt, and pepper to onion and garlic; mix to combine. Add beef and mix well with your hands to combine. Transfer meatloaf mixture to prepared pan and form into a long log (about 12″x5″), smoothing surface. Spread reserved ketchup mixture over top and drape bacon in a crisscross pattern over loaf, tucking underneath. Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 165° and bacon is crisp, 70–80 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Enjoy this delicious, bacon-enhanced meatloaf from BonAppetit!