Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

There's nothing wrong with a classic meatloaf, but with the right beef and a thoughtful touch, it becomes something worth remembering. Wrapping it in bacon adds a crisp, savory layer.

Starting with premium Schweid & Sons ground beef makes all the difference. Find Schweid & Sons at your local grocer using our store locator link here to get started!

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Prep Time

20

Cook Time

75

Servings

1

Serves

1

  • 10 lbs Schweid & Sons Butcher's Blend Ground Beef Bricks

  • 8 Eggs

  • 2 1/2 cups Finely Diced Onion

  • 1 cup Finely Diced Celery

  • 1 cup Dried Currants

  • 3 tbsp Chopped garlic

  • 1 1/2 cups Ketchup (plus additional for coating

  • 1/2 cup Worcestershire Sauce

  • 1/8 cup Soy Sauce

  • 1 1/2 cup A1 Sauce

  • 1 1/2 tbsp Coarse Black Pepper (plus additional for top of meatloaf)

  • 1 1/2 tbsp Kosher Salt

  • 1 1/2 tbsp Dry Oregano

  • 4 cups Panko Breadcrumbs

  • 14-18 pieces Applewood Smoked Bacon

  • 1. Preheat oven to 250° F.

  • 2. Mix all ingredients very well, by hand. Do not use a mixer.

  • 3. Divide into 4 loaves and place on a sprayed sheet pan.

  • 4. Diagonally place 507 strips of bacon on each loaf, tucking underneath.

  • 5. Smother each loaf with 1/2 cup of ketchup.

  • 6. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of coarse black pepper on each loaf.

  • 7. Cook 30 minutes, then rotate and cook another 30 minutes.

  • 8. Increase oven temperature to 350°F and cook until ketchup just starts to caramelize (about 15 minutes).

  • 9. Rest at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

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