Bacon-Wrapped Beef Loaf with Tomato Glaze

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A comforting, savory loaf with crispy bacon and a sweet-tangy tomato glaze, perfect for weeknight dinners. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 50 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup milk, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, 1/4 cup finely chopped celery, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; mix gently until combined.
  2. Step 2: Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a log about 3 inches in diameter.
  3. Step 3: Wrap each log with 2 slices of bacon, securing with toothpicks if needed. Place on a wire rack set in a baking sheet.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup tomato sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp apple cider vinegar; brush half over the bacon-wrapped loaves.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 45-50 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F and bacon is crisp, then brush with remaining glaze and rest 10 minutes before slicing.

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