Esg Meatloaf Recipe

Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cook the Bacon

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the smoked bacon until crispy. Remove and allow to drain on paper towels.

Sauté Vegetables

In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

Mix the Meatloaf Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, sautéed onion and garlic, breadcrumbs, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Mix until well combined.

Form the Meatloaf

Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place it in a baking dish.

Wrap with Bacon

Wrap the prepared meatloaf with the crispy bacon slices, overlapping them slightly.

Bake the Meatloaf

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

Prepare Green Beans

While the meatloaf is baking, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the trimmed green beans and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender but still crisp. Drain and set aside.

Warm Mashed Potatoes

If using leftover mashed potatoes, warm them in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally until heated through. If making fresh, follow your preferred recipe.

Serve

Once the meatloaf is done, let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with the green beans and mashed potatoes.