Low-Carb Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf
Description
Minced mushrooms are used in place of bread crumbs to keep this pork and beef meatloaf moist and low in carbs.
Ingredients
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nonstick cooking spray
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1 pound ground beef
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1 pound ground pork
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6 medium mushrooms, minced
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1/2 medium onion, diced
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1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 large egg
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon dried oregano
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 pinch red pepper flakes
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6 slices bacon, cut in half
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2 cups tomato sauce
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3 tablespoons reduced-sugar ketchup
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
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Mix together ground beef, ground pork, mushrooms, onion, mozzarella cheese, egg, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl until well combined. Form into a loaf shape and place in the middle of the prepared baking dish.
3
Mix together tomato sauce, ketchup, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for sauce in a small bowl; pour over the meatloaf. Place bacon slices on top of the meatloaf.
4
Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until bacon is cooked and meatloaf is no longer pink in the center, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).