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ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 pound thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 egg, beatened
- 1/2 cup white onion, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup Red Gold® 1776 BBQ Sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup Red Gold® Ketchup
Method
Step 1
Preheat a smoker to 250°F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, panko bread crumbs, egg, white onion, red bell pepper, garlic, and Red Gold® 1776 BBQ Sauce. Add the black pepper and kosher salt.
Step 2
Slice the pound of bacon down the middle lengthways.
Step 3
Spray a muffin-tin with non-stick cooking spray. Place a half-strip of bacon across the bottom of each muffin mold, then take another half-strip and wrap it around the outside of the mold.
Step 4
Fill each muffin mold with the ground beef mixture to form your meatloaf muffins.
Step 5
Smoke for 45 minutes, then brush the tops of your meatloaves with Red Gold® Ketchup.
Step 6
Transfer your meatloaves to a wire rack. Increase the temperature in your smoker to 350° and smoke for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the bacon is crispy.
Step 7
Serve with the remaining Red Gold® Ketchup for dipping.