NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5.5 oz ground beef (93% lean)

1 slice sugar-free bacon

0.5 large egg

0.25 cup yellow onion

0.25 cup green bell pepper

1 clove garlic

2 tbsp sugar-free BBQ sauce

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp smoked paprika

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a small baking sheet or loaf pan with parchment paper.

• 2

  Finely dice the yellow onion and green bell pepper, and mince the garlic clove.

• 3

  In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, onion, bell pepper, garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.

• 4

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

• 5

  Shape the mixture into a uniform loaf and place it on the prepared baking surface.

• 6

  Lay the bacon slices over the top of the meatloaf, tucking the ends underneath the loaf.

• 7

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

• 8

  Bake for 35 minutes, then remove from the oven to brush the remaining 1 tablespoon of BBQ sauce over the loaf.

• 9

  Return to the oven for another 5-10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.

• 10

  Allow the meatloaf to rest for 5 minutes before slicing to ensure the juices redistribute.