Preheat your oven to 350°F.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, thyme, and smoked paprika. Mix until just combined.

On a clean surface, shape the meat mixture into a loaf about 10 inches long and 5 inches wide.

Lay the bacon slices over the top of the meatloaf, tucking the ends underneath the loaf.

Place the meatloaf in a baking dish or on a lined baking sheet.

In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup and brown sugar. Spread the mixture evenly over the top of the bacon-wrapped meatloaf.

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.

Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.