Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef, 85% lean works well
• 1 onion, minced
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground Lampong black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup ketchup, plus 2 tablespoons
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire powder
• 2 tablespoons Sassy Steak Spice
• 1 teaspoon Utah Basin salt
• 4-6 slices bacon

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. In a small skillet, saute minced onion with olive oil and pepper over medium heat until soft and translucent. Set aside, and allow to cool slightly.
3. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, and then stir in bread crumbs, sauteed onions, 1/2 cup of the ketchup, worcestershire, salt and Sassy Steak Spice.
4. Add the ground beef, and mix until just incorporated.
5. In a greased 9x13 baking dish, form a tight loaf. Spread remaining ketchup on top and drape with bacon.
6. Cook 1 hour, or until meat thermometer registers 170 degrees in the center.