Sloppy Joe Meatloaf

An easy beef (or turkey) meatloaf with the kicky flavor of a sloppy-joe sandwich. You may substitute ground turkey for ground beef.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 248 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 small onion, minced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 2 stalks celery, minced
• 1 (1.3 ounce) envelope Sloppy Joe seasoning mix

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 2

In a bowl, mix together the onion, celery, tomato paste, sloppy joe mix, bread crumbs, and egg. Work in the ground beef lightly with your fingers until thoroughly combined. Shape the mixture into a loaf shape, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Lay bacon strips across the loaf crosswise, overlapping if necessary.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then decrease temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake until the meat loaf is no longer pink inside and the juices run clear, about 30 more minutes. Use a bulb baster to remove accumulating grease several times during baking. Allow to stand for 10 minutes before slicing.