Old Fashion Meat Loaf with Bacon

Looking for a quick and easy meal? Here is a delicious version of the old stand by, Meat Loaf with Bacon. Quick prep time and serves 4-6 hungry people.

Ingredients:

2 lbs ground beef
1 1/2 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
3/4 cup ketchup, plus 1/4 cup for basting
1/2 tsp Accent
1/2 tsp beef bouillon
1/2 tsp garlic powder or 1 T chopped garlic
1 pkg Onion Soup mix
2 strips uncooked bacon
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1/2 cup warm water
1 can Tomato soup

Directions:

Mix onion soup mix with warm water and let sit 5 minutes.

Combine all ingredients except for the bacon, and the 1/4 cup ketchup.

Form into a loaf in a large square baking pan or 2 loaves in smaller bread pans.

Lay the bacon slices across the top. Baste the top with ketchup. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees. Baste occasionally with ketchup during the cooking.



Great with a loaded baked potato or mashed potatoes and gravy. Mix a quick salad and your favorite vegetable for a great meal in no time.