Mel's Meatloaf

My Husband is a huge fan of meatloaf, we don't eat it that often but when we do its a night where we really don't talk during dinner if you catch my drift.  There is something to be said about a loaf of meat that is seasoned to perfection and topped with a tangy ketchup based glaze, its almost as if you are having a party in your mouth.

Now this isn't your Momma's meatloaf. No sir, this is MEL'S meatloaf. Its tender and moist and full of flavor. If you happen to have some leftover you can make a meatloaf sandwich that will make you smile when you take a bite into it. So go on ahead and make meatloaf!

Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
2 slices of thick cut bacon chopped very small 
1 slice of bread crumbled (I use multigrain)
1/4 red bell pepper minced
1/4 spanish onion minced
3 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon pepper

glaze:
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 cup of brown sugar
1 tablespoon Saracha or a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce


Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.

 Mix all ingredients for the glaze and set aside. 

 Mix all the ingredients for the meatloaf and allow to sit for 20-30 mins.

Mold beef mixture in a baking dish or in a loaf pan, then top with ketchup glaze.

Bake for 45 mins. to an hour until cooked through.

Serve it with your favorite side and ENJOY!