Best 10 Grass Fed Beef Meatloaf In A Bacon Blanket Recipes

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If you're looking for a hearty and flavorful dish that is sure to impress your family and friends, then you need to try grass-fed beef meatloaf in a bacon blanket. This dish combines the classic comfort food of meatloaf with the savory crunch of bacon, creating a culinary experience that is both delicious and visually appealing. The grass-fed beef provides a rich and robust flavor, while the bacon blanket adds a smoky and crispy texture. Serve this dish with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad, for a complete and satisfying meal.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

GRASS-FED BEEF MEATLOAF IN A BACON BLANKET



Grass-Fed Beef Meatloaf in a Bacon Blanket image

Provided by Kemp Minifie

Categories     Beef     Pork     Roast     Kid-Friendly     Back to School     Dinner     Lunch     Meat     Ground Beef     Bacon     Fall     Winter     Family Reunion     Potluck     Breadcrumbs     Gourmet     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 servings (with generous leftovers)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup fresh bread crumbs (ground in food processor from 2 slices of bread)
1/2 cup milk
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
1 large celery rib, finely chopped
4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt
1 1/2 pounds ground grass-fed beef (preferably ground once; see Cooks' Notes)
1/2 pound ground pork (preferably shoulder, not lean; and ground once; see Cooks' Notes)
1/2 cup ketchup
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons smoked paprika (optional; see Cooks' Notes)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 bacon slices, halved crosswise
Special Equipment
A large, heavy rimmed sheet pan or flameproof roasting pan (not glass); instant-read thermometer

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F with rack in middle.
  • Meanwhile, stir together bread crumbs and milk in a large bowl and set aside.
  • Cook onion, carrot, celery, and garlic in oil with 1 teaspoon salt in a heavy 12-inch skillet over medium heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
  • Combine beef, pork, ketchup, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, and cooked vegetables with bread crumbs and mix with your hands until vegetables are well distributed and mixture is cohesive.
  • Form mixture into a 12-inch loaf, about 4 1/2 inches wide, in pan, and lay bacon slices crosswise over it.
  • Roast in oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 160°F, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • If the bacon on top isn't crisp, reset oven to broil and broil the meatloaf, 4 to 5 inches from the heat, until bacon is crisp and browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Let meatloaf rest in pan 10 minutes before transferring to a platter.

BACON-WRAPPED MEATLOAF WITH BROWN SUGAR-KETCHUP GLAZE



Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf with Brown Sugar-Ketchup Glaze image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup ketchup or chili sauce
2 tablespoons light or dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons cider or white vinegar
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black paper
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worchestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce
1/2 up milk, buttermilk or low-fat plain yogurt
2 pounds meat-loaf mix (2 parts ground chuck, 1 part ground veal, 1 part ground pork)
2/3 cups crushed saltine crackers (about 16) or quick oatmeal or 1 1/3 cups fresh bread crumbs
1/3 cup minced parsley
6 ounces thin-sliced bacon

Steps:

  • For the glaze: Mix all ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
  • For the meatloaf: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat oil in a medium skillet. Add onion and garlic, saute until softened, about 5 minutes; set aside to cool.
  • Mix eggs with thyme, salt, pepper, mustard, Worchestershire, pepper sauce, and milk or yogurt. Add egg mixture to meat in a large bowl, along with crackers, oatmeal or bread crumbs, parsley and cook onions and garlic; mix with a fork until evenly blended and meat mixture does not stick to bowl. (If mixture does stick, add additional milk, a couple tablespoons at a time, and continue stirring until mixture stops sticking.)
  • Turn meat mixture onto a work surface. With wet hands, pat mixture into a loaf approximately 9 by 5 inches.
  • Cover a wire rack with foil; prick foil in several places with a fork. Place a rack on a shallow roasting pan lined with foil for easy cleanup.
  • Set formed loaf on rack. Brush loaf with all of glaze, then arrange bacon slices, crosswise, over loaf, overlapping them slightly and tucking them under to prevent curling.
  • Bake loaf until bacon is crisp and loaf registers 160 degrees, about 1 hour. Cool for at least 20 minutes. Slice and serve

GRASS-FED BEEF MEATLOAF IN A BACON BLANKET RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Grass-Fed Beef Meatloaf in a Bacon Blanket Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by á-175897

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup fresh bread crumbs (ground in food processor from 2 slices of bread)
1/2 cup milk
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
1 large celery rib, finely chopped
4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt
1 1/2 pounds ground grass-fed beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 cup ketchup
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 bacon slices, halved crosswise

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F with rack in middle position. Meanwhile, stir together bread crumbs and milk in a large bowl and set aside. Cook onion, carrot, celery, and garlic in oil with 1 teaspoon salt in a heavy 12-inch skillet over medium heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool. Combine beef, pork, ketchup, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, and cooked vegetables with bread crumbs and mix with your hands until vegetables are well distributed and mixture is cohesive. Form mixture into a 12-inch loaf, about 4 1/2 inches wide, in pan, and lay bacon slices crosswise over it. Roast in oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 160°F, 40 to 45 minutes. If the bacon on top isn't crisp, reset oven to broil and broil the meatloaf, 4 to 5 inches from the heat, until bacon is crisp and browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Let meatloaf rest in pan 10 minutes before transferring to a platter. •Leftover meatloaf keeps, well covered and chilled, 4 days.

BEEF & BACON MEATLOAF



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Five ingredients are all you need for this thrifty dish that makes the most of mince and has a great sage and onion flavour

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 5

sunflower oil , for greasing
85g pack sage & onion stuffing mix
1 beef stock cube
8 rashers smoked streaky bacon
500g pack beef mince (avoid very cheap packs; use one with less than 20% fat)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and oil the inside of a 900g loaf tin. Tip the stuffing mix into a bowl, crumble in the stock cube and pour over 300ml boiling water. Give it a good stir, then set aside.
  • Stretch the bacon rashers a little by running the back of a spoon along their length, then use 6-7 to line the base and longest sides of the tin. Chop the rest.
  • Mix the chopped bacon and mince into the stuffing with some black pepper, then press into the bacon-lined tin and bake for 40 mins until firm. Turn out and serve sliced.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium

BACON-WRAPPED MEAT LOAF



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"Our family and friends love this no-fail recipe. It's a staple in our home." A topping of bacon adds wonderful flavor to this moist meat loaf. The brown sugar ketchup glaze takes it to a whole new level. Yum! -Zac Freeman and Paige Ponder, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2/3 cup crushed saltines
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 pound ground veal
9 slices bacon strips
SAUCE:
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil for 4-5 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the milk, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon, pepper sauce, saltine, parsley and seasonings; stir in onion mixture. Crumble meats over mixture and mix well. With wet hands, shape into a loaf and place in a greased foil-lined 13-in.x 9-in. baking dish., In a small saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients; cook and stir until the sugar is dissolved and sauce has thickened. Spoon some sauce over loaf; place bacon over top., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 849mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

BACON-WRAPPED MEATLOAF



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This bacon wrapped meatloaf is made with a blend of pork and beef and cooked in the classic loaf fashion. It's very meaty and a great family dinner.

Provided by Tom Judd

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 2h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
½ pound ground pork sausage
1 sleeve crushed buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®)
⅔ cup ketchup
½ cup chopped onion
2 eggs
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
12 slices thick-cut bacon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) .
  • Combine ground beef, ground sausage, crushed crackers, ketchup, onion, eggs, onion powder, and garlic powder in a large bowl until mixed thoroughly, using your hands for best results. Form mixture into a loaf shape.
  • Weave strips of bacon into a basket weave pattern. Place meatloaf in the center and carefully lift and transfer to a loaf pan, so bacon is on the bottom and sides of the pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Allow to sit for 5 minutes before carefully flipping onto a platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 149.1 mg, Fat 28.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1112.5 mg, Sugar 7 g

BACON-TOPPED MEAT LOAF



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My family loves meat loaf-and this one in particular. I created this bacon meatloaf after trying and adjusting many other recipes over the years. Cheddar cheese tucked inside and a flavorful bacon topping dress it up just right for Sunday dinner! -Sue Call, Beech Grove, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup chili sauce
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2/3 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 bacon strips, halved

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with bacon., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 70-80 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. Drain; let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 692mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

MEATLOAF WRAPPED IN BACON RECIPE BY TASTY



Meatloaf Wrapped In Bacon Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: grass-fed ground beef, smoky bacon, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, large white onion, carrot, italian seasoning, worcestershire sauce, beef broth, heaping tomato paste, sea salt, pepper, dijon mustard, italian style breadcrumbs, egg, fresh parsley, ketchup, brown sugar, cayenne powder, paprika, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper

Provided by Jennifer Stalcup

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 lb grass-fed ground beef
6 strips smoky bacon
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ large white onion, minced
1 ½ tablespoons carrot, shredded
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons beef broth
1 tablespoon heaping tomato paste, or marinara sauce
1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
2 teaspoons pepper
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
½ cup italian style breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
½ cup ketchup
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ teaspoon cayenne powder
⅛ teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°
  • In a medium saute pan, heat the extra olive oil on med-high. Add garlic, onion, and carrot in oil and cook for 8-10 min or until soft.
  • Add the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and tomato paste,
  • Now goes in the Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and beef broth. Mix well and set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl mix the grass-fed beef, onion mixture, bread crumbs and egg.
  • Lay out the bacon strips, barely overlapping each other
  • Form the meat into a rectangle loaf to fit the bacon. Now wrap one side with the bacon then the other. You want them to slightly overlap each other.
  • Move to a cooking sheet with a rack. Place seam-side down.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. While the loaf is cooking, whisk all the glaze ingredients in a bowl.
  • After 30 minutes up, turn the oven temp to 450°. Cook for 10 minutes.
  • After 10 minutes, brush on ¾ of the glaze around the whole meatloaf.
  • Bake for 10 - 15 minutes more or until the internal temp is 160°.
  • Let the loaf rest for 10 minutes.
  • Slice, and brush the remaining glaze on top if desired.
  • ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571 calories, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 42 grams, Sugar 14 grams

BACON RANCH TURKEY WRAP RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Bacon Ranch Turkey Wrap Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by á-164901

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 Flatout Light Original flatbreads
8 slices bacon
8 ounces roasted turkey deli meat
4 slices fat free American cheese, such as Kraft Singles
1 tomato, thinly sliced
Red onion, sliced
1/4 cup light ranch dip or dressing, such as Kraft Reduced Fat Ranch Dressing
Iceberg or Romaine lettuce

Steps:

  • Spread ranch dressing all over the center of the flatbread. Top with turkey, bacon, lettuce, cheese, onion, and tomatoes. Fold the sides in, and then roll up.

BACON-WRAPPED MEATLOAF WITH BROWN SUGAR GLAZE



Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf with Brown Sugar Glaze image

Beef, pork, and eggs - these together make an incredibly moist meatloaf. And of course, everything's better with bacon.

Provided by Daniel Mathew Ledenican

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Ground Pork Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 slices bacon
1 stalk celery, diced
1 cup fine bread crumbs
1 cup milk
3 eggs
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
⅓ cup ketchup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
  • Heat remaining bacon grease over medium-high heat. Saute celery in hot grease until soft but not browned, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • Combine bread crumbs, milk, eggs, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, onion powder, and sauteed celery in a large bowl. Mix well.
  • Crumble beef and pork into egg mixture and mix together using your hands, making sure not to overmix. Form into a loaf and place into the prepared loaf pan. Place the bacon slices along the top of the loaf long-ways.
  • Bake in the preheated oven on the middle rack for 30 minutes.
  • While the meat is cooking, combine ketchup, brown sugar, dry mustard, and Worcestershire for glaze in a small bowl; mix well.
  • Remove loaf from the oven and drain any fat bubbling around edges and on top. Return to the oven and continue to bake for 25 minutes more. Remove once more, drain fat again, and spoon or brush glaze mixture evenly over the top. Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Return loaf to the preheated oven and continue to bake until no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Let sit for at least 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 201 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 36.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 612.1 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality ground beef, such as grass-fed or organic.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture, as this can make it tough.
  • Be sure to press the meatloaf mixture firmly into the loaf pan, so that it holds together well.
  • Bake the meatloaf at a low temperature for a longer period of time, to ensure that it cooks evenly and stays moist.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving, so that the juices can redistribute.

Conclusion:

This grass-fed beef meatloaf in a bacon blanket is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner. The meatloaf is moist and flavorful, and the bacon blanket adds a crispy and smoky flavor. Serve the meatloaf with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or salad.

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