Bangin Meatloaf
Like most of us I’m sure you recall the days of cringing when you heard mom say meatloaf was for dinner. No kid should have to endure such a boring meal however we all had to suck it up and find clever ways to enjoy it. I personally would mix it with my mashed potatoes and corn to give it some flavor, or cover it in massive quantities of ketchup. The only thing I really enjoyed as a kid was the leftover meatloaf sandwhiches that reminded me of a giant hamburger.
Well those days are over. I started experimenting with ingredients. My love for beef, garlic and spices really helped transform a ordinary dish into something that my friends would ask for the recipe or beg me to make it for them. Yeah that’s right no more tasteless dried out beef. Were talking flavor and juiciness that will have your taste buds saying where have you been all my life.
For the longest time I would only give away a few of my ingredients never all of them and never measurements, I mean after all I took pride in my meatloaf. But as anyone who enjoys food or enjoys cooking I decided I had to share with all. I want everyone to enjoy it as much as I do and I want to know what others think and I’m always up for anyone that has a yummy alternative. So I hope you enjoy and please feel free to share what you think.
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Ingredients
3lbs ground beef ( I use grass-fed organic beef- any will due)
1/2 tablespoon of olive oil
2 tablespoon ketchup (save one for top of meatloaf)
1 small onion diced
1 small sweet red pepper diced
2 cloves of garlic finely shopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
2 slices of bread diced into pieces
2 eggs beaten
2 teaspoons worcestershire
1/4 cup Gluten Free Italian seasoning bread crumbs
6 slices of bacon
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a small skillet heat pan to medium high heat. Add olive oil, once oil is hot but not smoking add sweet peppers and onion and cook until tender.
Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds be careful not to brown the garlic as it will taste bitter. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.- Meanwhile in a large mixing bowl mix beef and all ingredients. Make sure to save 1 tablespoon of ketchup for top of meatloaf. Mix well.
- Once peppers and onions have cooled add to beef mixture.
- Form into meatloaf pan or directly onto a sheet pan ( I personally like to use a cast iron pan)
- Top with 6 slices of uncooked bacon and a light layer of ketchup
- Cook uncovered for about a 1 hour to 1 and a half hours or until the meat is cooked through.
