Smoked Cheddar/jalapeno Ranch Meatloaf

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup applewood-smoked bacon, chopped
• 1 3/4 lbs ground sirloin
• 3/4 lb ground lamb
• 4 large eggs
• 1/4 cup minced jalapeno
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon toasted ground mexican oregano
• 3/4 cup cubed smoked cheddar cheese
• 1 cup diced onion

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 325°.
• 2 partially cook the bacon in an ovenproof skillet over low heat for 5 minutes.
• 3 do not let the bacon get hard.
• 4 transfer to a large bowl, add all the other ingredients, and mix very well.
• 5 put the mixture back into the skillet or into a standard 8-inch loaf pan and bake for 1 hour.