Meatloaf is one of those classic dishes everyone loves to hate. Chances are you probably have some stories to share about meatloaf and your childhood. Personally I feel this dish is misunderstood. Meatloaf makes an excellent dinner as long as it is done properly. Given the huge rise and popularity in bacon over the last few years. The recipe below combines the classic dish with the almost cult favor….bacon.
Ingredients
- tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 large celery stalk, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2eggs
- 1/2cup milk
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 2 pounds meat-loaf mix (1 pound lean ground beef, 1/2 pound ground pork, 1/2 pound ground veal or lamb)
- 8-10 strips thick-sliced bacon (depending on how you shape your meatloaf)
Directions
- Heat oven to 350° F. In a medium skillet, over medium heat, heat the oil with the onion, celery, garlic, and jalapeño and cook until the vegetables are tender but not browned, about 10 minutes. Add the salt, cumin, and nutmeg. Remove from heat. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, then blend in the milk, tomato sauce, and bread crumbs. Add the meat and cooked vegetables and stir or work with your hands to combine. Pat into a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan. Cut the bacon strips in half and lay over the loaf, tucking the ends in.
- Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the meat loaf registers 150° F. Remove from oven and pour off the fat. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Recipe source: Real Simple
Photo source: Pork Be Inspired
