How to Make BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the comforting and hearty flavors of a classic meatloaf, and when you add in the smoky and savory goodness of bacon and BBQ sauce, you've got a winning combination that is sure to please even the pickiest eaters. This BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf recipe takes the traditional meatloaf to a whole new level of deliciousness, making it a perfect dish for family dinners, gatherings with friends, or even a special Sunday supper.

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Ingredients

  • 5 slices bacon
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, or more to taste
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ cup barbeque sauce
  • ½ cup soft bread crumbs
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder (Optional)
  • 3 tablespoons barbeque sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 1 meatloaf

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x11-inch baking dish.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until edges just start to curl, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels. Reserve about 1 tablespoon bacon drippings in the skillet.
  • Cook and stir onion and garlic in the bacon drippings until onion is softened, 6 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
  • Mix cooled onion and garlic, ground beef, 1/2 cup barbeque sauce, bread crumbs, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, oregano, and chili powder together with your hands in a large bowl. Form beef mixture into a log-shaped meatloaf; place in the prepared baking dish.
  • Wrap partially-cooked bacon slices around the meatloaf, tucking the ends of bacon underneath the loaf.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Brush bacon-wrapped meatloaf with 3 tablespoons barbeque sauce. Continue baking until no longer pink in the center, about 10 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    434 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 174mg
    • Sodium: 946mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 63mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 502mg