Missionary Meatloaf

Ingredients:
2 lbs lean ground beef
2 eggs, beated
1 c bread crumbs
1/2 c chopped onion
1/2 c grated carrot
1/2 c ketchup
1/4 c bbq sauce
1/2 c milk
1 t salt
1 t pepper
1 t dried thyme
1 t dried sage
1/2 lb bacon strips uncooked
1 recipe meatloaf sauce

In a large bowl combine all ingredients except bacon and meatloaf sauce. Mix well. Place in greased 9x6 inch loaf pan. Cut bacon strips in half and place over meatloaf to cover. Bake at 350 for 1 hour. Remove from oven and drain off excess juices. Spoon on enough meatloaf sauce to cover top. Reserve additional sauce for passing around the table. Return to oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until meatloaf is done. Let it stand a few minutes before cutting. Makes 8 servings.

Meatloaf Sauce
2 c Ketchup
2 c Brown Sugar

I left out the bacon for two reasons. First, you all mentioned you wanted healthier meals. Second I had 3 lbs of bacon but it was frozen and I only remembered after I was done with my shopping that you can't thaw raw meat and re-freeze it. The recipe for the meatloaf sauce is ok but too sweet in my opinion. I prefer my favorite bbq sauce or just plain. I serve this with veggies or salad and mashed potatoes.