Sauté onion, carrots, peppers, and garlic in a skillet until all the vegetables are cooked and caramelized. Let it cool slightly, and puree in a food processor or a blender.
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef; mix vegetable puree, eggs, breadcrumbs, chili flakes, sea salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Knead the mixture well until the entire ingredient is well blended. Transfer the beef mixture into a non-stick loaf pan and refrigerated for about 3 hours, or overnight.
When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 350F. Loosen the loaf with a small knife and flip it over in a baking pan lined with parchment paper. Brush the top with BBQ sauce and bake in the oven for about 1 hour. Pour off all the excess fat and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
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