AB’s Meatloaf

Ingredients
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 small onion, roughly chopped
8-10 baby carrots, roughly chopped
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1 red bell pepper, roughly chopped
2 pounds ground beef
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoon kosher salt
1 egg

For the glaze:
¹⁄₂ cup ketchup
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1 dash hot pepper sauce, such as Sriracha
1 tablespoon honey

Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325*F. 

2. In a food processor, combine croutons, black pepper, cayenne pepper, chili powder, and thyme.  Pulse until mixture is a fine texture and transfer to large bowl. 

3. Combine onion, carrots, garlic, and red pepper in food processor.  Pulse until mixture is finely chopped, but not pureed.  Transfer to bowl with crouton mixture.  Add ground beef and mix well.  Season with salt, add egg, and mix until fully combined.  (I use my hands for this.) 

4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.  Form meat into loaf on top of parchment paper.  Bake until meatloaf has reached 155*F, about 45 minutes. 

5. Meanwhile, mix all glaze ingredients.  Spread glaze over meatloaf after it has been cooking for 10 minutes. 

Comments
This recipe is from the amazing Alton Brown.  It’s the most flavorful, moist, and delicious meatloaf I’ve ever tasted.  If you think you don’t like meatloaf, give this recipe a try.  Assuming you have a food processor, it’s a cinch to bring together. 

Shown here with Cheesy Baked Gnocchi.

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