BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf
This moist meatloaf combines lean ground beef, soft bread crumbs, eggs, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and oregano for a rich, savory flavor with a gentle chili warmth. It is wrapped in bacon and finished with barbecue sauce, making it a comforting choice for a family dinner or casual weekend meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 40 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 7
- Heart Health
- 15
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x11-inch baking dish.
- 2
Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until the edges just start to curl, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Drain the partially cooked bacon on a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve bacon drippings in the skillet.
- 3
Cook and stir the onion and garlic in the bacon drippings until the onion is softened, 6 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool.
- 4
Mix the cooled onion and garlic, ground beef, barbecue sauce, bread crumbs, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, oregano, and chili powder together with your hands in a large bowl until well combined. Form the beef mixture into a log-shaped meatloaf and place it in the prepared baking dish.
- 5
Wrap the partially cooked bacon slices around the meatloaf, tucking the ends underneath the loaf.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Brush the bacon-wrapped meatloaf with barbecue sauce. Continue baking until no longer pink in the center, about 10 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
- Calories 423.38 kcal High 21%
- Protein 35.5 g Good Source 71%
- Carbohydrate 34.06 g 12%
- Total Fat 15.4 g Moderate 20%
- Saturated Fat 5.43 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 193.03 mg High 64%
- Sodium 759.69 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 1.24 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 13.15 g --
- Added Sugars 12.57 g High 25%
- Calcium 48.83 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 5.0 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 255.6 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 69.06 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 3.18 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.5 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
BBQ Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bacon, Barbecue Sauce, Bread Crumbs, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 423.38 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Barbecue Sauce, Bread Crumbs, Chili Powder, Dijon Mustard. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 423.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf healthy?
- BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 423.38 calories and 35.5 g of protein, or 71% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 759.69 mg (33% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.43 g (27% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 12.57 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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