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Cooked Dutch oven peppered bacon meatloaf garnished with fresh parsley
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Dutch Oven Peppered Bacon Meatloaf

Dutch Oven Peppered Bacon Meatloaf takes the classic comfort food to the next level by adding sausage and thick cut peppercorn bacon.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Resting Time5 minutes
Total Time1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Peppered Bacon Meatloaf
Servings: 8
Calories: 675kcal
Author: Ned Adams
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • 4 qt. Dutch Oven

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef I used 85%
  • 1 lb ground Italian sausage I used mild
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup yellow onion diced
  • ⅓ cup celery diced (2 ribs)
  • ½ cup panko
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • ½ tsp salt to taste
  • ½ tsp pepper to taste
  • ½ tsp granulated garlic to taste
  • 8 slices thick cut peppered bacon
US Standard - Metric

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 350°F
  • Crumble the beef and sausage into a large bowl (see notes).
  • Add the eggs, onions, celery, panko, parsley, salt, pepper, and granulated garlic to the meat in the bowl.
  • Mix well until combined.
  • Add the meatloaf mixture to the Dutch oven, making sure it is even and smoothed.
  • Lattice weave or layer the peppered bacon over the top of the meatloaf; trimming if neccessary. Use trimmed pieces to fill in any holes or gaps.
  • Cover and bake for an hour and 15 minutes.
  • With 15 minutes remaining, remove the lid, allowing the bacon to crisp up.
  • Once done, remove from oven and allow to rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

This can be mixed right in the Dutch oven.

Slow Cooker Directions:

Heat the Dutch Oven or skillet and softly cook the the bacon; don't make it overly crispy. Place on a paper-towel lined plate to absorb excess renderings.
Form the meatloaf. Spray the inside of the slow cooker with cooking spray. For the meatloaf and place it in the slow cooker. Layer the bacon atop. 
Replace the slow cooker lid and cook on low for 5-6 hours. 

Nutrition

Calories: 675kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 188mg | Sodium: 922mg | Potassium: 589mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 3mg

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