Meatloaf (Beef with Bacon Instant Pot)

Instant Pot Bacon Barbecue Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes - the best flavoured meatloaf ever is cooked at the same time and in the same pressure cooker as your mashed potatoes. Add a tossed salad and you have a complete meal ready to go in just a few minutes.

Mashed Potatoes:
3 lbs yellow potatoes skin on, quartered
1 cup chicken broth
1 bay leaf

Meatloaf Mixture:
1½ lbs ground beef, preferably 93% or leaner
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 eggs, beaten
2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped (or 2 tsp. dried)
2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. black pepper, freshly ground
½ cup honey BBQ sauce
4 pieces bacon, cooked and crumbled

To Finish:
¼ cup honey barbecue sauce
1 cup half-and-half cream
4 Tbsp. butter
¾ cup sour cream
1 tsp. garlic powder
sea salt
black pepper, freshly ground

Garnish:
cooked and crumbled bacon

Place potatoes in the bottom of the pot in an even layer. Add the bay leaf and chicken broth. Place the steam rack on top of the potatoes.

In a large bowl thoroughly combine the Meatloaf Mixture ingredients.

Gently press the meatloaf into a 6 cup bundt pan and cover loosely with foil - do not seal.

Use a foil sling to lower the bundt pan on to the steam rack, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.

Using the display panel select the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK function. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 22 minutes.

When the time is up, quick-release the remaining pressure. Remove the bundt pan and brush the top with ¼ cup barbecue sauce, then set under broiler for 5-7 minutes until sauce is bubbly and caramelized.

Meanwhile, remove bay leaf and add half-and-half, butter, garlic powder and salt and pepper to the pot. Mash to your desired texture.

Slice the meatloaf, top with additional crumbled bacon. Serve with the potatoes.

Makes 6 servings.