This awesome recipe is sure to get the attention of your family and guests

Submitted by:  John Keife

Ingredients:

• 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs or garlic-flavored croutons
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 large white onion, very finely chopped
• 1/2 medium carrot medium grated
• 3 cloves garlic minced or grated
• 1/2 red bell pepper-finely chopped
• 1 lightly beaten egg
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 pound ground chuck or sirloin
• 1 pound ground pork

Glaze:

• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 dashes of Worcester Sauce
• 2-3 dashes of your favorites hot pepper sauce
• 1 TBS honey

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°
2. Into a large mixing bowl combine the breadcrumbs and next 10 ingredients thoroughly
3. Add beef and pork to mixture and mix gently incorporating meats with mixture
4. Place meat mixture into a metal meatloaf pan lined with wax or parchment paper
5. Allow to set approximately 10 minutes before turning over onto a large, greased baking sheet
6. Place into the preheated oven for approximately 35 minutes or until the internal temperature of the meat is 155°
7. Combine glaze ingredients into a bowl and coat on to the outside surfaces of the meatloaf for the last 15 minutes
8. Remove finished meatloaf and allow to stand for 10-15 minutes before serving

Serves 4-6