I’m in a major funk here. And I’m not one to be in a constant funk. I go through these probably 2-3 times per year. I’ll hit this weird stage where people aggravate me more than usual, my recipes start to fail, and I don’t really want to do anything. I even get annoyed while driving. And I usually don’t get annoyed because I just think people are dumb so I ignore them and drive the speed limit. But my aggravation is getting the best of me. I get frustrated constantly reading mean comments on social media and I kind of go into attack mode. I’m not one to attack people, I just usually kill them with kindness (you know, the passive aggressive way) but when people become rude over social media, I pretty much want to claw their eyes out. There, I said it.
BUT, I won’t do that. I’ll get over my funk at some point. Maybe it’s because I have to give the government half my hard earned savings. That’s always a ball buster. If I had balls. Damn taxes. Or maybe it’s because it’s not summer yet. Summer makes everything better. Either way, I still have to pay the government and I still love living in Colorado where it sometimes snows in May, so I just need to pull my wedgie out of my butt and go get an ice cream cone. People with ice cream cones always look like they really enjoy life. Yep, I need an ice cream cone.
Ok, so I’m done with negativity. DONE WITH IT. You know why?? Because I have a new cookbook coming out soon and George and I just decided on a different cookbook cover so I’m officially excited. With the book cover being done, there are only a few more feedback steps we have to do before the book goes into the printer on April 1st. Pretty exciting! That means we will have it in our hands in the next month and people will have their preorders come June 10th. Did you preorder your cookbook yet??
Speaking of the cookbook, did you sign up for our giveaway yet?? It’s to win a trip to San Diego for you and a friend to cook with George and I and play in the warm, sunny city! Come play with us!
Bacon Chorizo Chipotle Smothered Meatloaf
- Yield: 4-6 1x
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground chorizo
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 1 cup chopped button mushrooms
- 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
- 1/4 white onion, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 pound bacon
- 2–3 tablespoons Sir Kensington’s Chipotle Mayo or homemade chipotle mayo
- chopped green onions, to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Place all ingredients, except for the bacon, mayo and green onions, in a large bowl and mix well with your hands until combined.
- Put all the mixture into a 9×5 baking dish. Cut the bacon strips in half so they fit across the baking dish perfectly. Layer the bacon down the baking dish, overlapping the bacon slightly and covering all the meat mixture. Tuck the sides of the bacon in so they don’t turn up while they bake.
- Place in oven and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Then turn on broiler and cook for less than 5 minutes, just to brown the bacon a little more. Keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn’t burn.
- Garnish with chipotle mayo and green onions.
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If I hadn’t already prepurchased the book, I would just from that cover. It looks fresh and I love the pics of food you guys chose.
I feel like I’m in the EXACT same state of mind and mood. I think it really is spring fever. I’m so sick of being stuck inside-I want to ride my bike, run around without my nose holes sticking shut because of subzero temps and bask in some sunshine.
haterz gonna hate- don’t let ’em get to you
I have a question about where most people in the Paleo community get their bacon from. In Ottawa, Canada everything I have found in the stores has several preservatives and always added sugar. Tips? Links? Much appreciated!
I use US Wellness Meats, there is a link on the right side of my blog for their website!
This recipe looks delightful! This is what I don’t get about these douchebags on social media sites.. If they don’t have anything nice to say about what you’re posting quit following for f*** sakes! People irritate me to no end. I on the other hand love all of your posts, paleo or not, who gives a shit. You are a human just like them, with free-will to do whatever you choose. So keep being you and tell these a**holes to stfu!
OMG I made this for dinner today and it was AMAZING. The smokiness of the bacon and chipotles and all the moisture from the vegetables makes this a total keeper. I’m sorry for your funk, but from me, thank you for another awesome recipe! I adore you like a friend. One who is younger than me. And funnier. And looks better in a bikini. Hmm…on second thought, maybe I should hate you from jealousy. 😉
Wait, you only feel that way about people 2 – 3 times a year? I feel that way at least once a month! The road rage thing made me laugh, cause I live in LA and scream at people every time I get in my car. Recipe looks good, for sure am going to try it!
Made your meat loaf,was super delicious! Bf loved it!quit entertaining the haters,all you need are those that love you,your kitchen,dates and almond butter happiness! 🙂
Made this for dinner tonight. Followed the recipe to the T except I forgot to get carrots 🙁 ….pulled it out of the oven and snuck a taste…OMG!!!! It’s delicious, frikkin heavenly. Chorizo, bacon….I’m going nuts right now because YES I get that excited about food. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe and all your others. I’ve made a few of your other recipes and I’m never disappointed. I’m pre-ordering your cookbook after I post this. Rock ON Juli!! You really put the OMG in paleOMG!
PS my Whole Foods only had regular Sir Kensington’s mayo but I may try a bit of Sriracha mayo…ok now I’m super excited! 🙂
What if I dont have almond flour?
you should get some!