Description
Transform a classic comfort food into a gourmet experience with this BBQ Beef Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf. Enjoy a juicy, flavorful meatloaf enveloped in crispy beef bacon and glazed with tangy BBQ sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 5–7 strips of beef bacon
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs or panko
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 2–3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (plus more for glazing)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and place a wire rack on top.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, finely diced onion, minced garlic, half a cup of BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and any additional seasonings.
- Mix just until everything is combined without overmixing.
- Transfer the mixture onto the prepared wire rack and shape it into a uniform loaf, about 9-10 inches long and 4-5 inches wide.
- Lay out the beef bacon strips side-by-side, slightly overlapping, and carefully place the meatloaf on one end. Wrap the bacon around the meatloaf, tucking the ends underneath if necessary.
- Brush half of the remaining BBQ sauce over the top and sides of the bacon-wrapped meatloaf.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes in the preheated oven.
- After the initial baking time, remove the meatloaf and brush the remaining BBQ sauce over it. Return to the oven and bake for another 15-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Let the meatloaf rest on the wire rack for at least 10-15 minutes before slicing.
- Slice into thick portions and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Avoid overmixing the meat to ensure a tender texture. Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness, and let the meatloaf rest before slicing to retain moisture.