Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Fast BBQ bacon-stuffed meat loaf

Farmer Doc loves meat loaf. Seriously. It’s one of his favorites. I was never really fond of just “plain old meat loaf.” So I look for ways to dress it up. And this one was a winner, for both of us!
BBQ bacon-stuffed meat loaf
First, cook 6 strips of bacon. Get them good and crisp, but not burnt. Drain most of the bacon grease, but leave just enough to saute 1/2 of an onion in.
saute onions
Crumble 5 strips of bacon, and add them back to the onion to get everything good and warm and mixed together.
bacon and onions
Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine:  3 slices of bread (cut off crusts, cut into cubes), 1 egg, 1/2 cup milk, the other 1/2 of the chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley (or 2 tablespoons of dried parsley), 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce, 2 pressed cloves of garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
bread and egg mixture
Add 1-2 pounds lean ground beef. Get in there with your hands to get everything good and mixed together.
add beef
In the bottom of your Deep Covered Baker (or other microwave-safe baking pan), shape 2/3 of the beef mixture into a loaf. Press a well in the center of the loaf.
first layer of stuffed meat loaf
Add 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
stuff with cheese
Add the bacon and onion mixture.
stuff with bacon
And top with another 1/2 cup shredded cheddar.
stuff with more cheese
Add the rest of the beef mixture to the top, and press to seal.
top with beef
Cover, and microwave (yes, microwave!) on high for 14-17 minutes, until internal temperature is 145 degrees F.
deep covered baker
Top with more barbecue sauce, cover, and return to the microwave for another 3-5 minutes (until internal temperature is 160 degrees F).
top with BBQ sauce
Top with another 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar and the last strip of crumbled bacon.
top with bacon and cheese
Cover, and let sit for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
melty goodness
Seriously. Yum.
BBQ bacon-stuffed meat loaf
Bacon, beef, barbecue sauce, cheese. Now that’s comfort food! (PS – this was even better as leftovers the next day!)
Want to do this in the oven instead of the microwave? Preheat the oven to 400 degrees, bake covered for 30-35 minutes until the internal temperature is 145 degrees F. Add barbecue sauce, cover, and return to the oven for another 5-7 minutes until the internal temperature is 160 degrees F.
Here’s a printable recipe card:
fast bbq bacon-stuffed meat loaf
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1 comment:

  1. Yum! This looks so good. Bacon always gets my attention!

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