Name: Sassy Bacon Draped Meatloaf
Cuisine: Americana
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef, 85% lean works well; 1 onion, minced; 1 teaspoon freshly , ground; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1-1/2 cups bread crumbs; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup ketchup, plus 2 tablespoons; 2 tablespoons; 2 tablespoons; 1 teaspoon; 4-6 slices bacon

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Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef, 85% lean works well
1 onion, minced
1 teaspoon freshly

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Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a small skillet, sauté minced onion with olive oil and pepper over medium heat until soft and translucent. Set aside, and allow to cool slightly.

In a large bowl, whisk eggs, and then stir in bread crumbs, sauteed onions, 1/2 cup of the ketchup, Worcestershire, salt and Sassy Steak Spice. Add the ground beef, and mix until just incorporated.

In a greased 9x13 baking dish, form a tight loaf. Spread remaining ketchup on top and drape with bacon.

Cook 1 hour, or until meat thermometer registers 170 degrees in the center.