Not going to lie – this isn’t really my recipe – my Mom came up with this a few months ago and I’ve stolen it and tweaked it. It is SO SO good. Especially for those who like meatloaf but are looking for a little change. No ketchup allowed.

Combining mustard sauce, crispy pancetta, panko crumbs and more this meatloaf is perfect for a cold winter night, party or an easy throw-together dinner. It’s made all in one dish so the clean up is a snap. We like to cook it on the grill to get a little smoke flavor, but you can also cook it in the oven. Leftovers make a delicious sandwich the next day though there isn’t usally much left in our household!

Recipe

• 2 lbs ground beef, chuck, or turkey
• 1/2 cup of mustard sauce (I love Trader Joe’s Garlic Mustard Aoli for this, alternatively you can find mustard sauce near the fish section at the grocery store, or thin out some mustard [artisan, not yellow!] with sour cream or greek yogurt)
• 8 oz pancetta, diced and cooked till crisp
• 1 medium onion (optional)
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup (or more if needed) of panko bread crumbs

Preheat the grill or oven to 350 degrees.

Mix everything toether in a cast iron skillet until mixture is well combined. Form into a loaf and place in the center of the skillet.

Place on the grill or in oven for 45-60 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes, then serve. This is the perfect accompanyment for Boursin Cheese Mashed Potatoes, Smashed Potatoes or even my favorite Peasant Bread.

Bon Appetit!