GRASS-FED BEEF MEATLOAF IN A BACON BLANKET

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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.

pakistan famous Dramas
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This was my first time making meatloaf, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and the results were delicious. The bacon blanket was a nice touch, and it helped to keep the meatloaf moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Liza Canon
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I made this meatloaf for a party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The bacon blanket was a great idea, and it really added to the flavor of the meatloaf. I will definitely be making this again.


Alamin Aleya
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This meatloaf was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I should have used less bacon. The meatloaf itself was moist and juicy, but the glaze was a bit too sweet. Overall, I was disappointed with this recipe.


Felice Hutchison
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I made this meatloaf for my family, and they all loved it! The bacon blanket was a big hit, and the meatloaf itself was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Yorlendy Castillo
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This meatloaf was delicious! The bacon blanket was a great idea, and it really added to the flavor. The meatloaf was moist and juicy, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Cookies Cookies
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I thought this meatloaf was just okay. The bacon blanket was a nice touch, but the meatloaf itself was a bit bland. I think I should have used a different recipe.


Rubel Cox
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This meatloaf was a bit dry for my taste. I think I should have added more moisture to the mixture. The bacon blanket was a nice touch, but it didn't do much to help with the dryness. Overall, I was disappointed with this recipe.


Shekina Cheptoo
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I've made this meatloaf several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The bacon blanket keeps the meatloaf moist and flavorful, and the glaze adds a touch of sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe!


Kamal Shikder
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This was my first time making meatloaf, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and the results were delicious. The bacon blanket was a nice touch, and it helped to keep the meatloaf moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Xamse Yare
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I made this meatloaf for a party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The bacon blanket was a great idea, and it really added to the flavor of the meatloaf. I will definitely be making this again.


ILLEGAL NAFIZ 02
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This meatloaf was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I should have used less bacon. The meatloaf itself was moist and juicy, but the glaze was a bit too sweet. Overall, I was disappointed with this recipe.


Faiz Love
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I made this meatloaf for my family, and they all loved it! The bacon blanket was a big hit, and the meatloaf itself was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again soon.


MD Rajuonik
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This meatloaf was delicious! The bacon blanket was a great idea, and it really added to the flavor. The meatloaf was moist and juicy, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Bashir Jumah
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I thought this meatloaf was just okay. The bacon blanket was a nice touch, but the meatloaf itself was a bit bland. I think I should have used a different recipe.


Dolourous Haze
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This meatloaf was a bit dry for my taste. I think I should have added more moisture to the mixture. The bacon blanket was a nice touch, but it didn't do much to help with the dryness. Overall, I was disappointed with this recipe.


Abriana Reed
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I made this meatloaf for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The bacon blanket was a great idea, and it really added to the flavor of the meatloaf. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Anne Cronje
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This was my first time making meatloaf, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and the results were delicious. The bacon blanket was a nice touch, and it helped to keep the meatloaf moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Deborah Ramos
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I've made this meatloaf several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The bacon blanket keeps the meatloaf moist and flavorful, and the glaze adds a touch of sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe!


reza Bidari
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This bacon-wrapped meatloaf was a hit with my family! The bacon added a delicious smoky flavor to the meatloaf, and the inside was moist and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.