Categories: Beef Main Dish

Ingredients

• 1 tsp. canola oil
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 cup soft bread crumbs
• 1/2 lb. bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 tsp. pepper
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 lbs. ground beef
• Topping:
• 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 2 Tbsp. minced fresh sage
• 2 Tbsp. minced fresh chives

Directions

1. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add carrot and onion; cook and stir until tender. Cool slightly.

2. In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, crumbled bacon, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, spices and carrot mixture. Add beef, mix lightly but thoroughly.

3. Shape into an 8 × 4-inch loaf in an ungreased 13 × 9-inch baking dish. Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 160 degrees.

4. In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients, mix well. Pat onto meat loaf, let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Remove to platter.

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