meat loaf with bacon sauce

19 Pinches 4 Photos
Georgetown, TX
Updated on Apr 7, 2020

No Ketchup when you taste the homemade sauce optional

prep time
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Bake
yield 4-6 people

Ingredients

  • 1 can 8 oz can of tomato sauce
  • 3 slices hickory smoked bacon
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 large sweet yellow onion chopped
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 pounds ground chuck
  • 1 tube saltine crackers crumbled
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon each salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, worcestershire sauce

How To Make meat loaf with bacon sauce

  • Step 1
    In a saucepan saute the chopped onion with the butter until tender
  • Step 2
    Fry the bacon in a medium saucepan with lid. Once browned add the onions & butter and tomato sauce. Salt & Pepper to taste
  • Step 3
    Simmer until reduced 50% about 15 minutes
  • Step 4
    Combine ground chuck, crackers, eggs, seasonings mix well. After the sauce has cooled completely, add 1/2 cup of sauce into the meat mixture. Shape into a loaf pan prepared by spraying with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
  • Step 5
    Pour remaining sauce over the shaped loaf and bake at 400 for apprx 1 hour. After about 30 minutes, drain off fat and return to oven. Before serving drain off all fat and let sit for 10 minutes. Best served with our Golden mashed potatoes and savory peas.

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Ingredient: Beef
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Category: Meatloafs

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