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EASY ITALIAN MEATLOAF 
2 1/2 lb. ground beef or chuck
2 large peppers, red or green, coarsely chopped
1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1 large sweet onion, chopped
4 slices bacon
1 1/2 cups Italian breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced or pressed garlic
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/3 teaspoon oregano
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley (do not substitute)
1 teaspoon seasoned salt or beef bouillon powder
2 eggs
1/3 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/3 cup ketchup (or more as needed)
onion and garlic powder, to taste

Preheat oven to 375°F.

In a large bowl, combine meat, eggs, seasonings and remaining ingredients except ketchup and bacon, adding breadcrumbs to mixture last. If meat is low in fat, add up to 1 tablespoon olive oil. Mix well.

Press meat into a loaf shaped pan, forming a dome shape. Brush top with ketchup and sprinkle with onion and garlic powder, salt and pepper. Cover with bacon slices. Baste occasionally with additional ketchup during cooking, being careful not to allow oven to get cold or additional cooking time will be required. If desired, cover with thinly sliced onions.

Bake uncovered 1 1/2 hours.

Variation: Substitute your favorite barbeque sauce for basting.

Submitted by: CM

recipe reviews
Easy Italian Meatloaf
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 Adri (California) says:
I've been making this recipe for years, I hold the ketchup just because husband doesn't like it, so I cook it covered for an hour then uncovered to crisp the bacon. Very good, easy and the kids love it. Even if you substitute or don't have a spice in hand is still good.
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 Amy (Texas) says:
This was the first meatloaf i have ever made and it was soooooooooo good. There were no leftovers... lol.
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 Shana Stevens (Texas) says:
This was AMAZING! Thank you for sharing your recipe.
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 Nick (Maryland) says:
I put ground deer beef and hot Jamestown sausage with fresh parsley, onion, green pepper, garlic, onion powder, 2 eggs, Italian bread crumbs, olive oil, Worcestershire. Mixed it, cooked it for a hour 'n half and glazed it with BBQ Worcestershire, ketchup, garlic, onion powder, pepper and brown sugar.
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 Buglove (South Dakota) says:
Everyone in my family said it was the best meatloaf they have ever had.
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 Gord (Ontario) says:
I didnt have all the ingredients, but with just the ground beef, tomatoes, garlic, onions, eggs, and breadcrumbs, it turned out delicious :D
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 Amanda (California) says:
Delicious! I would not add the bacon next time, that's the only change I would make.
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 Marq says:
This recipe is awesome. I didn't have to add a thing. I use ground turkey and it's sooooooo delicious.
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 Susan (Iowa) says:
Delicious!
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 Stephanie says:
This meatloaf recipe is VERY good and only takes about half an hour to prepare! I had most of the ingredients on hand so it was easy and my husband said it was the best meatloaf he had eaten!
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 yaniel says:
Can someone please translate the recipe to espanol?
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 lazermom replies:
PAN CON CARNE ITALIANO FÁCIL

2 de carne picada o tirada del 1/2 libras
2 pimientas grandes, rojo o verde, tajadas grueso
1 16 onzas pueden los tomates cortados en cuadritos
1 cebolla dulce grande, tajada tocino de
4 rebanadas migajas de pan de
1 del 1/2 italiano de las tazas queso de parmesano rallado 1/4 taza
2 cucharas de sopa picadas o ajo presionado albahaca de la cucharilla del 1/2
1/3 orégano de la cucharilla perejil fresco tajado
1/3 taza (no substituya)
1 polvo del caldo de la sal sazonada o de la carne de vaca de la cucharilla
2 huevos
1/3 pimienta negra de tierra de la cucharilla salsa de tomate de
1/3 taza (o más según lo necesitado) polvo de la cebolla y del ajo a probar

Precaliente el horno a 375°F. En un tazón de fuente grande, combine la carne, los huevos, los condimentos y los ingredientes restantes excepto la salsa de tomate y el tocino, agregando migajas de pan al último de la mezcla. Si la carne es baja en grasa, agregue para arriba al aceite de oliva de 1 cuchara de sopa. Mézclese bien. Presione la carne en una cacerola formada pan, formando una forma de la bóveda. Cepille la tapa con la salsa de tomate y aspérjela con el polvo de la cebolla y del ajo, la sal y la pimienta. Cubierta con las rebanadas del tocino. Rocíe de vez en cuando con la salsa de tomate adicional durante cocinar, teniendo cuidado de no permitir que el horno se enfríe o el tiempo de cocción adicional será requerido. Si está deseado, cubierta con las cebollas fino rebanadas. Cueza al horno destapó horas de 1 1/2.

 

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