Name: BA’s Best Beef-and-Bacon Meatloaf
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, grated on large holes of a box grater; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; ¾ cup ketchup; ¼ cup apple cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth; ½ cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 large eggs; ⅔ cup fine breadcrumbs; ½ cup finely grated Parmesan; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 pounds ground beef chuck (15% fat); 6 thin strips bacon

Alex Lau

Seasoned stock keeps this meatloaf juicy and flavorful. A doctored ketchup delivers just the right amount of tang, spice, and sweetness. And the bacon? We think it speaks for itself. This is part of BA's Best, a collection of our essential recipes.

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