Name: Bacon-Wrapped Mini Meatloaves with Roasted Asparagus & Bell Pepper
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 3 small bunches asparagus; 12 slices bacon; 3 cloves garlic; 1.02 kg lean ground beef; 3 red bell peppers; black pepper; Dijon mustard; extra virgin olive oil; Italian seasoning; salt

Bacon-Wrapped Mini Meatloaves with Roasted Asparagus & Bell PepperBacon-Wrapped Mini Meatloaves with Roasted Asparagus & Bell Pepper — a 40-minute dinner recipe with 10 ingredients, serving 6.Ingredients

3 small bunches asparagus

12 slices bacon

3 cloves garlic

1.02 kg lean ground beef

3 red bell peppers

black pepper

Dijon mustard

extra virgin olive oil

Italian seasoning

salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 205°C (400°F). Arrange racks in the upper, middle, and lower positions.

Cut bacon in half crosswise and place on a plate.

Using a clean cutting board, peel and mince garlic; place in a large bowl along with beef, Dijon, and spices. Using your hands, mix well to combine.

Using 2 generous tablespoons per meatloaf, form the beef mixture into 24 short, sausage-like shapes, approximately 3-inches long. Wrap each meatloaf with bacon and transfer, seam-side down, to a large baking sheet pan.

Place baking sheet on the top rack of the oven (it doesn't have to be fully heated) and roast until meatloaves are just cooked through, about 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, wash, dry, and snap (or cut) off woody ends of the asparagus; divide spears between two baking sheets.

Wash, dry, trim, and seed bell peppers; slice lengthwise into thin strips and add to the baking sheets with the asparagus. Drizzle veggies with oil, then season with salt and pepper; toss to coat and spread out in an even layer.

Place baking sheets on the lower racks of the oven and roast, tossing halfway through, until veggies are tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven.

When the meatloaves are done, change oven to broil on high; broil until bacon is crisp, 2-3 minutes. Remove from oven.

To serve, divide meatloaves and veggies between plates; enjoy!

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