Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• Salt
• Pepper
• 2 teaspoon chili powder, optional
• 3/4 cup ketchup or tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoon mustard
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 4 slices bacon

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Gently mound the meat mixture into a metal 9x5 loaf pan. Top loaf with 4 strips of bacon. Bake for 1 hour and 10 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for 15 minutes before slicing.