Hoisin-Glazed Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 2 medium carrots chopped
• 1 teaspoon basil dried
• 1  eggs 
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder 
• 2 pounds ground beef 
• 0.3 cup hoisin sauce 
• 0.5 teaspoon hot sauce 
• 0.3 cup catsup 
• 1 teaspoons kosher salt 
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard 
• 1 teaspoon oregano dried
• 2.5 cups panko breadcrumbs 
• 1 pound loose sausage meat italian hot to taste (mild or , )
• 1 teaspoon paprika smoked
• 1 medium onion yellow quartered

Equipment

• food processor
• bowl
• baking sheet
• oven
• aluminum foil

Directions

1. Heat the oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil,then coat with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, combine the panko, garlic powder, basil,oregano, mustard powder, paprika, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a food processor, combine the carrots, onion, and egg.Process until very finely chopped.
4. Add to the breadcrumbmixture and mix well.
5. Add the ground beef and sausage meat,then gently but thoroughly mix. The mixture will be solid and onthe dry side.
6. Divide the mixture in half and transfer one portion to one sideof the prepared baking sheet. Form into a loaf about 8 incheslong and 2 inches high.
7. Repeat with the remaining half, forming it into a loaf next tothe first, leaving several inches between them.
8. In a small bowl, mix together the hoisin, ketchup, and hotsauce. Spoon over the top and sides of the meatloaves.
9. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the meatloaves reach 155°F atthe center.
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