BBQ Bacon Meatloaf
A classic beef meatloaf smothered in sugar free BBQ sauce and wrapped in bacon for a hearty & delicious main dish.
Servings: 8
Calories: 512kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 10 oz sliced bacon uncooked
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce SEE NOTES
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup spinach chopped, (optional)
- 1/3 cup almond flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (foil works too) and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs then add the ground beef, spinach, almond flour, and spices. Use your fingers or a large fork to combine (don't overmix or it will get tough). Transfer the mixture to the prepped baking dish, using your hands to form it into a "loaf" shape.
- Use the back of a spoon or a rubber spatula to spread the BBQ sauce over the top and down the sides of the meatloaf. Then, cover the meatloaf with slices of bacon. You can cut a couple of the slices in half lengthwise to make shorter pieces for the ends, or just tuck them under the loaf.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 55 minutes, or until juices run clear and a meat thermometer inserted to the center reads 165ºF.
- Allow the meatloaf to "rest" for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving. I used the bacon strips as a guideline for slicing the meatloaf, and it made the perfect serving size. Enjoy!
Notes
- Coconut flour works in place of almond if you are nut-free, just reduce the amount to 1/4 cup.
- You can make your own BBQ sauce, or find a jarred one that's low in refined sugar or Whole30 compliant depending on your needs. Linking my recipe for Whole30 compliant BBQ sauce (you can omit the dates if keto/low carb and it tastes just as great!)