Basic Bacon Meatloaf

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
Introducing the basic bacon meatloaf recipe, a classic dish that never fails to satisfy. This recipe combines ground meat with crispy bacon, creating a flavorful and hearty meal. With just a handful of ingredients, it's an easy and fuss-free option for any day of the week. Whether you're a meatloaf enthusiast or looking to try something new, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

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Basic bacon meatloaf recipe details

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Here’s a tasty recipe for meatloaf I whipped together. Fewer ingredients often make for the best recipes and keep the flavors from getting too complicated.
Ready in: 1 hour 20 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 5

• 3 pounds ground beef
• 1/2 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 1/4 large white onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, or to taste
• 2 teaspoons hickory liquid smoke, or to taste
• 8 saltine crackers, crushed
• sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
• 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 5 strips bacon

Preparation method

Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 1 hour

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2. Combine the ground beef in a mixing bowl with the celery, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, and cracker crumbs. Season with salt and pepper, and mix with your hands until evenly combined. Set aside.
3. Bring the BBQ sauce, vinegar, and sugar to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, form the mixture into a loaf on the baking sheet so it is about 1 1/2 inches thick. Make it long and skinny, make it round–it’s all up to you. Once you’ve decided on the form, lay the bacon strips over top. Pour the thickened sauce over the loaf.
5. Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads at least 160 degrees F, about 1 hour. Serve and enjoy!