suemunzlinger's Recipe

Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

Category: Main Dish

2 pounds ground beef
1/2 green pepper, deseeded and chopped
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/3 cup ketchup
7to 10 slices bacon
2 tablespoons spicy brown sugar dry rub *note



Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 F.
Add ground beef, green pepper, onion, garlic, worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, egg, and oats to a large bowl. Mix together until well combined. Shape meat into a rectangular shaped loaf and place on a broil pan that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray or lightly greased with olive oil for easy cleanup. Spread ketchup on top of loaf and place bacon slices on top, tucking edges underneath. Sprinkle liberally with spicy brown sugar dry rub. Bake for 1 hour, or until well done. Remove from oven and allow to rest about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

*note
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoon Montreal steak seasoning
1 tablespoon Kosher salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions
Add all ingredients to a large bowl and mix well. Pour into an airtight container and store for up to six months.


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