Mini Meat Loaf

Difficulty: easy Prep Time: Fifteen Minutes Total Time: Under an hour
2 lbs lean ground beef
5 slices uncooked bacon, chopped fine
2 tbsp minced garlic
1/2 cup grated carrot
1/2 cup onion, minced
1/4 cup green pepper, minced
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
2 eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup canned, diced tomatoes
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
BBQ sauce, enough for topping

Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix all ingredients together by hand until well blended. Form into balls big enough to fit inside muffin tins. Put balls in tins and flatten slightly. When nearly cooked, top with BBQ sauce for remaining bake time. Meat loaves are cooked when they reach an internal temperature of 168°F, about 30 minutes.