Recipe: Southwestern-Style Nacho Meatloaf

Terrytx (10:04:54 AM) :

Southwestern-Style Nacho Meatloaf
Recipe By : posted by Suedeangel
Yield: 4 servings

1 cup tomato salsa, lightly drain
3/4 cup finely crushed tortilla chip
1 egg
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 small fresh green chili,seeded and minced
1/8 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 lb ground chuck
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar chees

1. Preheat oven to 375 F. In a medium bowl, conbine salsa, tortilla chips, egg, onion, garlic, chile, chili powder, salt and cumin. Stir with a fork until mixed. Add the ground chuck and mix until blended.

2. Pack mixture into a 8x4x2-1/2 inch loaf pan. Place on baking sheet and bake, uncovered, until a meat thermometer inserted in center of laof reads 160-165 degrees F, about 1 hour. Sprinkle Cheddar over top of loaf and cake until cheese is melted, about 3 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.