Instructions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 325 °F.
2. 2
   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 and set aside.
3. 3
   Combine the onion, carrot, garlic, and red pepper in the food processor bowl. Pulse until the mixture is finely-chopped, but not pureed.
4. 4
   Combine the vegetable mixture, ground sirloin, and ground chuck with the bread crumb mixture.
5. 5
   Season the meat mixture with the salt, and add the egg.
6. 6
   Combine thoroughly, but avoid squeezing the meat.
7. 7
   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.
8. 8
   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°F.
9. 9
   Combine the glaze ingredients. Brush the glaze onto the meatloaf after it has been cooking for about 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Once the meatloaf has reached 155°F, take it out of the oven and let it sit for about 8–10 minutes before serving.