SALSA MEAT LOAF

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This meat loaf is a bit different and I hope to try it soon. The recipe is from Anne Lindsay's New Light Cooking. A good selection of optional ingredients allows you to make it according to what you have on hand.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 slices whole wheat bread, crumbled
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed
1 cup salsa
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup fresh cilantro (optional) or 1/4 cup parsley, chopped (optional)
1 sweet green pepper, chopped (optional)
1 stalk celery, chopped (optional)
1 carrot, peeled and chopped (optional)
1 cup corn (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine 1/2 the salsa with all other ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Spoon into 9x5-inch loaf pan, smoothing top.
  • Spread remaining salsa over top (may be made ahead and refrigerated up to 3 hours at this point).
  • Bake in 350F oven for 55 minutes or until firm to the touch and meat thermometer reads 170°F.
  • Pour off fat.

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