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The Spicy Olive's Bacon Meatloaf

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef 85-90% lean
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp back pepper
  • 1 Tbsp The Spicy Olive's Harissa olive oil
  • 1/4 cup The Spicy Olive's Neapolitan Herb Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Mushrooms sliced
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 lb. sliced bacon
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese shredded

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Coat 9x5-inch loaf pan with Harissa Infused Olive Oil
  2. In large bowl, add 1 1/2 lb ground beef, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, ¼ cup of A-Premium Dark Vinegar, 1/4 cup ketchup, 3 tablespoons Neapolitan Herb Balsamic Vinegar, 1 cup of breadcrumbs, and 2 eggs; use your hands to mix ingredients together. Set aside.
  3. Place bacon slices across loaf pan side by side. Place half of the meatloaf mixture in bottom of loaf pan; sprinkle with 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese and ½ cup of mushrooms and place the rest of the meatloaf mixture on top.
  4. Fold hanging pieces of bacon over top to “wrap the meat”. Bake about 1 hour or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 160°F).
  5. Serve with a side of mashed potatoes and veggies. Optional - Mix 1/2 cup ketchup and 1 tablespoon Neapolitan Herb balsamic vinegar; pour on top of meatloaf while still hot.