Description:

Meatloaf with a kick

Serves/Makes:6 servings

Ingredients

• 6 oz (168 grm). pkg. garlic seasoned croutons
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml). ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp (5 ml). chili powder
• 1 tsp (5 ml). dried thyme
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 lb (.5 kg). ground chuck
• 1 lb (.5 kg). ground sirlion
• 1-1/2 tsp (7 ml). kosher salt
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) catsup
• 1 tsp (5 ml). ground cumin
• dash of Worcestershire sauce
• dash of hot pepper sauce
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) honey

Preparation

• Heat oven to 325 degrees (175 C.).
• In a food processor combine croutons, black pepper, cayenne pepper, chili powder, and thyme until fine.
• Add carrot, onion, garlic, and bell pepper and pulse to combine.
• Add meat to mixture with egg and salt and pepper. Mix throughly but avoid squeezing the mixture.
• Pack mixture loosely into a loaf pan and place in oven.
• Bake to an internal temperature of 155 degrees (70 C.).
• Combine catsup, pepper sauce, and honey and brush glaze into to the meatloaf after 10 minutes of cooking.

Comments

This is a great recipe to experiment with the seasonings. Serve with garlic mashed potatoes and green beans for a complete dinner.