Good Eats Meatloaf Recipe

• 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!

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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).
4. Whip up the irresistible glaze: 1/2 cup ketchup, 1 teaspoon cumin, dash Worcestershire, dash hot sauce, and 1 tablespoon honey.
5. 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!