Easy Bison Bacon Meatloaf is the perfect family dinner recipe. Gluten free, dairy free, loaded with vegetables, protein and tons of savory flavor.
I am tired of meatloaf getting a bad wrap! Tired of it I tell you!
The problem is so many of us were served BAD meatloaf in our childhoods and we can’t let go of that memory. Well, I am here to tell you to let go, and dive into this Bison Bacon Meatloaf. Did you hear that it has bacon, not just bacon but bacon wrapped around the top.
Not only is there bacon, but I used Bison, yep you heard me Bison, which is a lean and low in calories, so you can have that bacon. Toss in some sautéed veggies, herbs, spices eggs and gluten-free panko bread crumbs and getting your hands dirty by playing with your food you shape up your loaf, wrap it up in bacon and like 10 minutes you are done except for the bake time. And viola you have the best EASY bison bacon meatloaf.
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- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 yellow onion, minced [about 1 cup}
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 ribs celery, sliced {about 1 1/2 cup}
- 1 roasted red pepper, chopped
- 2lbs ground bison
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon franks hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 cup gluten free italian panko bread crumbs
- 10-12 slices uncured bacon
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees F and arrange a rack in the upper third. Line a baking sheet with foil for easy clean up and set aside.
- Add the coconut oil to a medium saucepan over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, add the onion, celery, garlic and cook until softened, about 3 minutes; set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the eggs, hot sauce, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Whisk until the eggs are broken up and evenly combined. Add the panko and coconut milk stir till blended. Add the onion mixture, red pepper, bison and Italian seasoning. Mix until thoroughly combined. You will need to use your hands.
- Using your hands again put the meat on the prepared baking sheet. Form the meat into a 9 by 5- inch loaf {approx.} Arrange the bacon across the top of the loaf overlapping slightly and bake until the internal temperature is 155 degrees F, on an instant-read thermometer, about 55 to 65 minutes.
- Remove from the oven to a cutting board and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Amy you have no idea how excited I am to try this out- Not having access to bison in Australia, I’m stoked! I’ve never tried Worcestershire sauce AND hot sauce together- I love both so I know it will be good!
Oh worcestershire and hot sauce are perfect together. Enjoy!!
My mom made the best meatloaf growing up and I continue making it now for my kids. It’s a meal they request often!! I should get that recipe on the blog one of these days 🙂 LOVE the bacon on top here!!
Thanks Aimee.
Meatloaf does have a bad wrap, but when made with bison and bacon, how can it be bad? I love, love, love cooking with Bison. Pinned to try soon!
Hope you try it Kristen!
We were just talking last night about meatloaf getting a bad rap. Anything you add bacon to is going to make it better. Gotta try this!
Thanks Erin.
I’m with you, meatloaf is one of the best things ever – it’s pure comfort food!!
Thanks Megan. Comfort all the way!
Dear Amy, the first time I tried biscon I overcooked it because I was not familiar with it. Now it seems to be all the rage and after seeing this beautiful meatloaf, I am tempted to try it again! xo, Catherine
Thanks Catherine. Bison does dry out quickly so adding the bacon on top helps to keep everything nice and moist. Hope you give it a try!
I remember always having meatloaf as a kid. It was the best meal of the week! I’ve never cooked bison before. I think I need to try it asap. Plus that bacon on top is yumm-o!
Can’t go wrong with bacon on top!
I have so many childhood memories of really great meatloaf. It truly is versatile and goes great with so many sides (mashed potatoes!) Love the bison bacon idea (I’ve never tried it!)
Thanks Lora, Meatloaf is definitely a recipe every cook should know how to make because it is so veratile. Hope you give the bison a try.
I see bison at our grocery store but I have yet to buy it. I think it might be time. And bacon wrapped…YES! Yum!
You gotta try it Michelle. So much more lean than beef.
Bison is such a great meat for lean meals – awesome flavor, too. This definitely looks 1000 times better than the meatloaf of my youth!
Thank you!
I always have such a hard time with meatloaf. It either comes out too dry or falling apart! I seriously love bison though, and wrapped in bacon?! I think I may need to try meatloaf again!
The bacon wrapped around will help to keep everything nice and moist!