Ingredients:
1 1/2 lb ground beef (85% or 90% lean)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
1 Tablespoon Olive Us Harissa Infused Olive Oil
1/4 cup Olive Us Traditional Dark Balsamic Vinegar
3 Tablespoons Olive Us Neapolitan Herb Dark Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 cup ketchup
1cup breadcrumbs
1 medium finely chopped onion
1/2 cup of sliced mushrooms
2 eggs
1/2 lb sliced bacon
2 cups of shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
Directions:
Heat oven to 350°F. Coat 9×5-inch loaf pan with Harissa Infused Olive Oil
In large bowl, add 1 1/2 lb ground beef, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, 1/4 cup of Traditional Dark Vinegar, 1/4 cup ketchup, 3 tablespoons Neapolitan Herb Balsamic Vinegar, 1 cup of breadcrumbs, and 2 eggs. Mix ingredients together using your hands. Set aside.
Place bacon slices across loaf pan side by side.
Place half of the meatloaf mixture in bottom of loaf pan; sprinkle with 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup of mushrooms and place the rest of the meatloaf mixture on top.
Fold hanging pieces of bacon over top to “wrap the meat”.
Bake about 1 hour or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 160°F).
Serve with a side of mashed potatoes and veggies.
Optional – Mix 1/2 cup ketchup and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; pour on top of meatloaf while still hot.