HealthNotes

Southwest Meatloaf

• From: The Beef Checkoff

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef (95% lean)

• 1 cup soft bread crumbs

• 3/4 cup finely chopped onion

• 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper

• 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1 egg

• 1 large clove garlic, minced

• 2 tsp salt

• 1- 1/2 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1/4 tsp pepper

• 1/2 cup thick and chunky salsa

Cumin and chili powder give this traditional comfort food a spicy Southwestern flavor.

Directions

• Heat oven to 350°F. Combine all ingredients in large bowl except salsa, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
• Shape beef mixture into 10 x 4-inch loaf on rack in broiler pan. Bake in 350°F oven 1 hour,15 minutes to 1 hour, 20 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
• Let stand 10 minutes. Top with salsa; cut into slices.