BACON-GRUYERE MEAT LOAF WITH ROASTED CARROTS AND ONIONS

BACON-GRUYERE MEAT LOAF WITH ROASTED CARROTS AND ONIONS image

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef chuck
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup ketchup
3 small red onions (1 coarsely grated and 2 cut into wedges)
2 slices bacon, chopped
2 cloves chopped garlic
1 large egg
3/4 cup grated Gruyere or Cheddar (3 oz)
Kosher salt and pepper
1 1/4 lbs. carrots, cut into 3-inch lengths and halved lengthwise if large
2 tbl oil

Steps:

Heat oven to 400. In a medium bowl, combine the beef, bread crumbs, ketchup, grated onion, bacon, garlic, egg, 1/2 cup of the gruyere, 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Transfer the mixture to an 8-4 inch loaf pan and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Meanwhile, on large rimmed baking sheet, toss the onion wedges and carrots with the oil, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Roast the meat loaf until cooked through 40-45 minutes. Pour off any accumulated fat and let rest 10 minutes before slicing. At same time roast the vegetables, tossing once, until tender, 35-40 minutes. slice loaf and serve with vegetables and addl. ketchup.