- Yield: Serves 6 to 8
- Nutritional Information (per serving, 1 of 8): Calories 362, Total Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Carbohydrates 23 g, Dietary Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 30 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Sodium 529 mg
- Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Prep time: 25 minutes
- Cook time: 45 minutes
- 6 ounces garlic-flavored croutons
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 onion, roughly chopped
- 1 carrot, peeled and broken into pieces
- 3 whole garlic cloves
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 18 ounces ground chuck
- 18 ounces ground sirloin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 egg
For the glaze:
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Dash of Worcestershire sauce
- Dash of hot pepper sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
Fire up your oven to 325F (163C) and get ready to craft the ultimate meatloaf that'll have everyone rushing back for seconds!
- Pulse 6 ounces garlic-flavored croutons, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1 teaspoon thyme in a food processor until finely ground. Dump into a large bowlthe spicy, aromatic base for meaty magic.
- Chop onion, carrot, 3 garlic cloves, and 1/2 red bell pepper in the processor until fine (not mushy). Blend with 18 ounces ground chuck and 18 ounces ground sirloin. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, add 1 egg, and mix gentlykeep it light for juicy perfection.
- Pack tightly into a 10-inch loaf pan, then flip onto parchment-lined baking sheet. Probe the center at a 45-degree angle (no sheet contact) and set alarm to 155F (68C).
- Whip up the irresistible glaze: 1/2 cup ketchup, 1 teaspoon cumin, dash Worcestershire, dash hot sauce, and 1 tablespoon honey.
- Bake 10 minutes, brush on that glossy glaze, and cook until it hits 155F. Slice into tender, flavor-packed slices that scream homemade comfort!
Craving bold flavors and tender texture? This meatloaf delivers every timeyour new family favorite awaits!
