Serves 4.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/4 cup applewood-smoked bacon lardons (3/4 inch sticks)
  • 1 3/4 pounds ground premium beef sirloin
  • 3/4 pound ground pork
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup minced jalapeños
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon toasted ground mexican oregano
  • 3/4 cup cubed smoked cheddar
  • 1 cup diced white onion

    DIRECTIONS

    Preheat oven to 325°. Partially cook the bacon in an ovenproof skillet
    over low heat for 5 minutes. Do not let the bacon get hard. Transfer to a
    large bowl, add all the other ingredients, and mix very well. Put the mixture
    back into the skillet or into a standard 8-inch loaf pan and bake for 1 hour,
    or until the meat loaf reaches an internal temperature of 150°.


    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve with an assortment of roasted vegetables.