Smoked Cheddar-Jalapeño Ranch Meat Loaf

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1/4 cup applewood-smoked bacon lardons (3/4 inch sticks)

1 3/4 pounds ground premium beef sirloin

3/4 pound ground pork

4 large eggs

1/4 cup minced jalapeños

1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 teaspoons salt

1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon toasted ground mexican oregano

3/4 cup cubed smoked cheddar

1 cup diced white onion

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°. Partially cook the bacon in an ovenproof skillet over low heat for 5 minutes. Do not let the bacon get hard. Transfer to a large bowl, add all the other ingredients, and mix very well. Put the mixture back into the skillet or into a standard 8-inch loaf pan and bake for 1 hour, or until the meat loaf reaches an internal temperature of 150°.
2. Serving Suggestions: Serve with an assortment of roasted vegetables.
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By RecipeOfHealth.com