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    Home » Recipes » Paleo Recipes

    AIP Bacon-Wrapped Mini Meatloaves Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    I feel like every time you prepare a recipe that is wrapped in bacon; it's destined to be a complete hit. This next recipe is no exception. These mini bacon-wrapped meatloaves have been one of my crowd-pleasers for years, and they've never been turned down by anyone.

    The ground beef cooked in the natural bacon fat becomes incredibly tasty; it almost melts in your mouth. The bacon is not just part of the recipe to keep the meat from becoming dry, but it’s obviously there primarily for the amazing flavor it adds to the whole thing.

    Bacon-wrapped mini meatloaves

    The mini meatloaves are also quite simple to prepare. They don’t require much preparation and are cooked in no time in the oven. It’s a good choice when you need to prepare a simple meal and don’t have too much time to spend in the kitchen or when you have a last-minute guest to impress.

    You can serve these little bad boys with a light and simple salad on the side. It's a good idea to prepare more than needed because they are very easy to pack into lunches and enjoy as leftovers.

    For this recipe, you'll need a muffin tin, which will allow the meatloaves to hold together. For many of you, a muffin tin is probably not something you often use or even have within your reach, but it can be very useful for recipes like this one or small muffin-like omelets. You can also use any type of small round oven recipient that you have handy in your kitchen.

    Make sure to choose bacon that contains less sodium since the saltiness could overpower the other flavors. If your bacon does have a high sodium content, try to at least not add any more salt to the recipe.

    Also, be on the lookout for the ingredients in your choice of bacon because some brands may contain added sugar and preservatives.

    Always read the labels or ask your local butcher. Good butcher shops usually produce their own smoked bacon that's much more delicious than the regular store-bought variety, and that doesn't contain any bad ingredients.

    Usually, a meatloaf is served with tomato sauce because the meat tends to become dry, but in this case, it's not necessary since the natural fat in the bacon will keep everything moist. If you really want a condiment, you can always use my simple ketchup recipe.

    For those of you still scared of consuming bacon on a Paleo diet, you can read up about the pros and cons of this much-loved piece of smoked pork in my bacon recipe collection.

    Bacon-wrapped mini meatloaves Recipe

    SERVES: 4 PREP: 20 min COOK: 30 min

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb ground beef;
    • ½ lb bacon, cut into small chunks;
    • 8 additional strips of bacon;
    • ¼ cup coconut milk;
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced;
    • ⅓ cup fresh chives, minced;
    • Fresh parsley, chopped;
    • Freshly ground black pepper to taste;
    Bacon-wrapped mini meatloaves Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Preheat your oven to 400 F.
    2. In a big bowl, combine the ground beef, the bacon chunks, the garlic, the chives and the coconut milk. Mix well until all the ingredients hold together. You can use an electric mixer to save some time.
    3. Season the mixture with freshly ground black pepper to taste. No need to add salt to the mixture since the bacon is already salty enough.
    4. Take a medium size muffin tin and place a slice of bacon around the sides of each hole.
    5. Fill these same eight holes with the beef mixture.
    6. Place in the oven and cook for 30 minutes.
    7. Once ready and cool enough to handle, remove the mini meatloaves from the muffin tin and serve with fresh parsley sprinkled on top.
    Bacon-wrapped mini meatloaves Recipe

    Bacon-wrapped mini meatloaves Recipe

    These mini meatloaves will impress those who think that a Paleo diet is boring. The beef mixture really stays moist, thanks to the delicious bacon fat.
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 739 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb ground beef
    • ½ lb bacon cut into small chunks
    • 8 additional strips of bacon
    • ¼ cup coconut milk
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • ⅓ cup fresh chives minced
    • Fresh parsley chopped
    • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 400 F.
    • In a big bowl, combine the ground beef, the bacon chunks, the garlic, the chives and the coconut milk. Mix well until all the ingredients hold together. You can use an electric mixer to save some time.
      1 lb ground beef, ½ lb bacon, 2 garlic cloves, ⅓ cup fresh chives, ¼ cup coconut milk
    • Season the mixture with freshly ground black pepper to taste. No need to add salt to the mixture since the bacon is already salty enough.
      Freshly ground black pepper to taste
    • Take a medium size muffin tin and place a slice of bacon around the sides of each hole.
      8 additional strips of bacon
    • Fill these same eight holes with the beef mixture.
    • Place in the oven and cook for 30 minutes.
    • Once ready and cool enough to handle, remove the mini meatloaves from the muffin tin and serve with fresh parsley sprinkled on top.
      Fresh parsley

    Nutrition

    Calories: 739kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 33gFat: 66gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 28gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 745mgPotassium: 553mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 182IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 3mg
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    Filed Under: Paleo Beef and Red Meat Recipes, Paleo Pork Recipes, Paleo Recipes Tagged With: cooking: fast cook, cooking: fast prep, cooking: oven, diet: dairy-free, diet: egg-free, diet: no sweeteners, diet: nut-free, diet: shellfish-free, good for leftovers, Paleo Autoimmune-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Budget-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Dinner Recipes, Paleo Kid-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Low-Carb Recipes

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