Good Eats Meatloaf

Recipe courtesy of Alton Brown

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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
1/2 onion, roughly chopped
1 carrot, peeled and broken
3 whole cloves garlic
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 catsup
1 tablespoon ground cumin
Dash Worcestershire sauce
Dash hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon honey

Directions

Heat oven to 325 degrees F.

In a food processor bowl, combine croutons, black pepper, cayenne pepper, chili powder, and thyme. Pulse until the mixture is of a fine texture. Place this mixture into a large bowl. Combine the onion, carrot, garlic, and red pepper in the food processor bowl. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped, but not pureed. Combine the vegetable mixture, ground sirloin, and ground chuck with the bread crumb mixture. Season the meat mixture with the kosher salt. Add the egg and combine thoroughly, but avoid squeezing the meat.

Pack this mixture into a 10-inch loaf pan to mold the shape of the meatloaf. Onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, turn the meatloaf out of the pan onto the center of the tray. Insert a temperature probe at a 45 degree angle into the top of the meatloaf. Avoid touching the bottom of the tray with the probe. Set the probe for 155 degrees.

Combine the catsup, cumin, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce and honey. Brush the glaze onto the meatloaf after it has been cooking for about 10 minutes.

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recipe Good Eats Meatloaf
K San Diego, CA 10-05-2009
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A favorite!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Terrific flavors and the glaze is the literal 'icing' on the loaf! We loved it and have made it several times now. Even if... you have to modify slightly (such as if you are out of certain ingredients and must substitute), it turns out great. We love the spices - lots of great flavor.Read more
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Jennie Columbus, OH 10-01-2009
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Good, but hard to rate
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My disclaimer: I have a hard time rating a recipe that I've made changes to without trying the original first, but I can't... rightly give something less than five stars if I changed it a little and it still turned out amazing. The changes: I used all ground chuck, no chili pepper, no red pepper (because the friend I made this for hates bell peppers), I only used a smidgen of cayenne and the glaze I made was the traditional ketchup/brown sugar type. That said, this was and awesome meatloaf. I made it for a friend who is VERY picky and he loved it. I've never heard of putting carrots in a meatloaf, but I think they really helped keep it moist. For those of you that had crumbling problems, try what I did: assemble the meatloaf the morning or night before your going to cook it. I lined the pan with plastic wrap, packed in the mixture and let it chill in the fridge for a few hours. The mixture set up very nicely and also gave the flavors a chance to "mingle." When I was ready to cook it, i just flipped it over and it came out as easily as a jello mold :-) Hope you will enjoy this as much as my friend and I did, I'll be making it again and again to prove to people that meatloaf can be really good! ps- I made this with Ina'a smashed potatoes, which were also delicious!Read more
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Amelia Lakewood, CO 05-13-2009
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Oh so good!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I'm a huge fan of Food Network, especially of Alton Brown. This is probably one of my favorite recipes of Alton. I've made... it 3 or 4 times and love it even more every time. If you prefer bland meatloaf like your grandmother made, this recipe isn't for you. Read more
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Sandra Pensacola, FL 04-29-2009
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I've Become a Meat Loaf Fan
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I grew up on the Quaker oatmeal back of the box recipe. Meal loaf was not a favorite with me, since it resembled boiled... hamburger. This baking technique was so intriguing, that I couldn't resist, so I made two: one for visiting family and the second for a visiting neighbor. This one is delicious?a hit with everyone. Best of all is the crispy exterior and moist , flavorful interior. Thank you so much. Alton. Read more
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null null, null 03-06-2009
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Nice texture, didn't care for spices
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I made this for dinner tonight. My brother-in-law just pushed it around on his plate, and really didn't eat more than a bite... or two. I liked the texture, but didn't care for the seasonings. Held together well. Will probably use this minus the thyme the next time.Read more
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Margaret Wilmington, NC 02-05-2009
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AB does it again
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this meatloaf on the spur of the moment. Not having any red pepper, I substituted carrots. AB's shows gave me the... confidence to know that was reasonable for moisture and bulk. Followed the rest to a 'T'. Better than my mom's - high praise since that's the only other one I've ever liked. Best of all - LEFTOVERS!!! Nothing beats a good meatloaf sandwich.Read more