Recipe: Chili Meat Loaf

Chili Meat Loaf

2 pounds lean ground beef (ground round)
3 tablespoons minced onion, or 1 tablespoon dried minced
1 to 2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup cracker crumbs
1 cup canned diced tomatoes (reserve remaining tomatoes for topping or another use)
1 can (16 ounce) red kidney beans or pinto beans, well-drained and mashed

Combine all ingredients; mix gently but thoroughly. Line a loaf pan (9-X5-X3-inch) with aluminum foil; press meat mixture in pan. Bake at 350 for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until done. Serves 8 to 10.