1 to 2 lbs. ground chuck
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 lg. eggs
1 tsp. chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 sm. jars pimentos
1 can whole tomatoes, smashed (can substitute tomato juice)
Crushed cracker crumbs (approximately 1 cup)
2 slices bacon, uncooked

Mix first 8 ingredients (with hands) add cracker crumbs and mix well. Form into two oblong loaves, place in casserole dish, put bacon strips across each loaf, pour tomatoes over top and around the meatloaf. Cover and bake in 425 degree oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.