FOR THE MEATLOAF:

1 pound ground beef

1 pound ground pork

1/2 cup shredded carrot

1/2 cup chopped onion or shallot

1/2 cup grated pecorino cheese

1 cup 1/2-inch bread cubes, such as crusty sourdough

1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

1 large egg

1/3 cup whole milk

1 teaspoon kosher salt

6 twists black pepper

FOR THE GLAZE:

1/4 cup packed light brown sugar

1/2 cup ketchup

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

START THE MEATLOAF: Combine the ground meat, carrots, onion, cheese, bread cubes, thyme, egg, milk, salt and pepper in a large bowl and use your hands to mix until everything is very well combined. Pack the mixture tightly into a 9 X 5-inch loaf pan.

MAKE THE GLAZE: In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients until well combined.

Brush the top of the meatloaf with a thick coat of glaze. Transfer to the oven and bake until bubbly around the edges and cooked through and the internal temp reaches 150°F, about 45 minutes.

Let the meatloaf rest for 10 to 15 minutes, then remove from the pan and cut into slices, and serve.