NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz 93% lean ground beef

2 slice sugar-free bacon

1 large egg

0.25 cup yellow onion

0.25 cup red bell pepper

2 tbsp sugar-free BBQ sauce

0.5 tsp smoked paprika

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a small baking dish or loaf pan with parchment paper.

• 2

  Finely dice the yellow onion and red bell pepper so they incorporate easily into the meat.

• 3

  In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, diced onion, and diced bell pepper.

• 4

  Add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper to the bowl.

• 5

  Mix the ingredients by hand until just combined, ensuring you do not overwork the meat to keep it tender.

• 6

  Shape the mixture into a compact rectangular loaf and place it in the prepared baking dish.

• 7

  Drape the bacon slices over the top of the loaf, tucking the ends slightly underneath the meat.

• 8

  Brush 1 tablespoon of the sugar-free BBQ sauce evenly over the bacon-wrapped top.

• 9

  Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, brushing the remaining tablespoon of BBQ sauce over the loaf during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

• 10

  Remove from the oven once the internal temperature reaches 160°F and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.