Bacon Wrapped Quinoa Meatloaf

A savory cake with a method of creation like cheesecake. A great dish to share among the family.  In this recipe, I am using cooked quinoa instead of breadcrumbs and it creates a nuttier flavor.

Bacon Wrapped Quinoa Meatloaf

Equipment

  • 500g ground beef
  • 1 ½ cup cooked quinoa
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 garlic, minced
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ½ BBQ sauce
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 12 strips bacon

Instructions
 

  • Cook quinoa according to the instruction.
  • In a pan, cook onion and garlic until aromatic.  
  • Preheat over to 375°F. Line a parchment paper to the bottom of the springform pan.   Line a 7 inches springform pan with bacon
  • Mix ground beef, cooked quinoa, eggs, onion, garlic, ketchup, BBQ sauce, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce in a bowl.
  • Put the meatloaf mixture into the bacon lined springform pan.  Press the mixture into the pan.
  • Fold overhanging bacon over the top of the springform pan.  
  • Bake meatloaf for an hour, then remove the outside rim.  Increase the oven temperature to 400°F.  Bake for another 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F
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