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Teriyaki Bacon Meatloaf

Ingredients

Bacon Meatloaf

  • 1 1/2 lb ground meat
  • 8 strips slightly cooked bacon
  • 4 strips crispy bacon
  • 1 diced red onion
  • 1 diced bell pepper
  • 4 oz diced mushrooms
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp basil
  • 2 tsp ginger
  • fried eggs

Teriyaki Sauce

  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup mirin
  • 4 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp ginger
  • 3 cloves minced garlic

Instructions

Bacon Meatloaf

  • Sauté diced red onion for 10 minutes.
  • Add dice bell pepper, 4 oz diced mushrooms 4 cloves minced garlic for 7 minutes.
  • Air fry 4 strips of bacon: 350 for 5 minutes. Rotate twice.
  • Crumble bacon.
  • Air fry 8 strips of bacon: 350 for 6 minutes.
  • Let vegetables and bacon completely cool before assembly.
  • Mix 1 1/2 lb ground chuck, sautéd vegetables, crumbled crispy bacon, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp basil and 2 tsp ginger.
    Don't over mix.
  • Place wire rack in casserole dish.
  • Layer 8 strips slightly cooked bacon.
  • Shape loaf and wrap with bacon.
  • Bake at 375 for 35 minutes.
  • Glaze with teriyaki sauce.
  • Bake additional 15 minutes.
  • Broil for 5 minutes.
  • Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Top sliced servings with fried egg and teriyaki sauce.
  • Optional toppings: sesame seeds and green onions.

Teriyaki Sauce

  • Whisk 1 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup mirin, 4 tbsp honey, 2 tsp ginger and 3 cloves of garlic.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Simmer sauce for 15 - 20 minutes to thicken.
  • Brush on meatloaf.
  • Add pan drippings.
  • Simmer sauce for 15 - 20 minutes to thicken.

Notes

  • Could try water chestnuts.
  • Could include 1 tbsp sesame oil.