Accidental Meatloaf (Not Too Sweet & No Milk)

Name: Accidental Meatloaf (Not Too Sweet & No Milk)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef; 1/4 cup ketchup (I used a lower sugar ketchup); 1/4 cup barbecue sauce (I used a Texas-style sauce that has lower sugar in it); 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (I used a fire roasted tomato with adobo sauce); 1 cup soft breadcrumbs (fresh); 3 large eggs, beaten; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 small onions, finely diced; 2 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced thinly & halved; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 red bell pepper, seeded, cored, and finely diced; 8 slices bacon; olive oil

Servings: persons

2 lbs lean ground beef
1/4 cup ketchup (I used a lower sugar ketchup)
1/4 cup barbecue sauce (I used a Texas-style sauce that has lower sugar in it)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (I used a fire roasted tomato with adobo sauce)
1 cup soft breadcrumbs (fresh)
3 large eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
2 small onions, finely diced
2 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced thinly & halved
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, seeded, cored, and finely diced
8 slices bacon
olive oil

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large cast iron skillet. Cook the mushrooms over medium/high heat until softened and lightly browned.
3
Reduce the heat to medium/low. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent, stirring often.
4
Turn off heat and put vegetables aside to cool slightly.
5
Combine the beef, ketchup, bbq sauce, tomatoes, breadcrumbs, eggs, worcestershire, and salt in a large bowl. Mix very well.
6
Add the vegetables to the meat mixture. Mix well.
7
Put the meat mixture into the cast iron skillet. Form it into a standard loaf shape or pat it down to fit the skillet. It will take more time to cook if it's a loaf shape.
8
Cover with the strips of bacon.
9
Bake for at least 1 hour. Mine took 1 hour and 15 minutes in a conventional oven. The meat should be cooked in the very center and the bacon should be slightly crisp. Cooking time will vary based on your oven and the shape of the loaf. It may take up to 1 hour and 30 minutes.
10
Let rest for 15 minutes. Pour off any separated fat. Serve warm.
11
Makes GREAT meatloaf sandwiches the next day.

1217

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs lean ground beef, 1/4 cup ketchup (I used a lower sugar ketchup), 1/4 cup barbecue sauce (I used a Texas-style sauce that has lower sugar in it), 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (I used a fire roasted tomato with adobo sauce), and more.

Yes, Accidental Meatloaf (Not Too Sweet & No Milk) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!