Combine beef, cheddar, salt, garlic, and onion into a large mixing bowl and mix it together until seasoning and cheese are well distributed through the beef.
Form the beef into a football-shaped loaf and place it on a cooking tray or cutting board.
Take the bacon one slice at a time and wrap the beef being sure to slightly overlap each slice of bacon until the meatloaf is completely covered.
Place in preheated smoker and smoke between 250°F and 275°F for approximately 2 hours until the internal temperature reaches 150°F.
Once done smoking. Remove from grill, let it rest for 15 minutes. Then slice and serve.
Notes
Nutrition: this recipe has 8 servings. The nutrition facts are for 1 serving. There are 0 NET carbs per serving.