LOW CARB MEATLOAF

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Provided by Catie B @CatieBBaker

Categories Beef

Number Of Ingredients 14

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2 tablespoon(s) oil, olive, coconut, or other high quality oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 stick(s) celery, one stalk, finely chopped
2 clove(s) garlic, minced, ( more to taste)
2 pound(s) ground beef. (can use a mixed meat blend if desired
1/4 cup(s) ground flax seeds
2 large eggs, large
1/2 cup(s) tomato juice
2 tablespoon(s) parsley, fresh chopped
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1//2 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper
4 slice(s) uncooked bacon, cut in half
- can add chopped jalapeno peppers, or other peppers to taste, finely chopped

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly grease or oil a baking sheet with sides.
In a large skillet over medium heat, pour in oil. Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic, stirring occasionally , until tender, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Place sautéed vegetables in a large bowl and set aside to cool until room temperature.
And beef, flax seeds, eggs, tomato juice, parsley, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Mix thoroughly.
With your hands, transfer the mixture to the baking sheet and shape into a loaf shape, about 9" x 5". Cover the loaf, top and sides, with the strips of bacon. Press in gently.
Bake loaf for one hour and 15 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center registers 160°, and the meat exhibits no pink. Let loaf rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Makes eight servings.