Classic Meatloaf Wrapped in Double Smoked Bacon
A mighty tasty slice of the Canadian prairies on a plate. Simple, delicious and perfect for a weekday meal or for unexpected company.
Servings: 2 loaves
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¾ cup finely chopped onion (about ½ large onion)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (2-3 cloves or 15 grams)
- 500 g or 1 lb know-your-farmer ground beef , 85-percent lean
- 500 g or 1 lb know-your-farmer ground veal
- 500 g or 1 lb know-your-farmer ground pork
- ¾ cup ketchup (homemade is best)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 2 know-your-farmer free range organic eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 pound raw bacon for one loaf , 2 pounds for two loaves
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F
- Heat oil over medium heat; add onions and sauté until soft (about 4 min)
- Add garlic; sauté another minute to soften; set aside to cool
- Place all remaining ingredients in large bowl, except bacon; add cooled onion-garlic mixture
- Mix until ingredients are just combined; don't overwork (no squishing between fingers; gently combine)
- Line rimmed baking sheet or jelly roll pan with parchment paper
- Carefully set meat mixture down center of pan; shape into large loaf, or divide mixture into two, or four equal portions (about 12 oz. or 6 oz. each) and shape each portion into individual meatloaves
- Wrap strips of bacon around each loaf, overlapping slightly, tucking ends under each loaf
- Bake meatloaf 75-80 minutes for large loaf, 50 to 60 minutes for medium loaves, or 25 to 35 minutes for smaller loaves
- Before slicing, let rest for 10 to 15 minutes to allow redistribute of juices
- To serve, slice and spoon pan juices over each slice
Notes
Suggestions:
For extra color, sauté 1 cup diced red, green, and yellow bell peppers (1/3 cup of each) along with onions and garlic; and fold into mixture as per above recipe
Add ¼ cup shredded basil and ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or a tablespoon of a favourite fresh herb, such as thyme or rosemary
For extra color, sauté 1 cup diced red, green, and yellow bell peppers (1/3 cup of each) along with onions and garlic; and fold into mixture as per above recipe
Add ¼ cup shredded basil and ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or a tablespoon of a favourite fresh herb, such as thyme or rosemary