SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER MEAT LOAF

South-Of-The-Border Meat Loaf image

My zesty meat loaf calls for black beans, jalapeno and green peppers and crushed taco shells. It's a savory twist on a longtime favorite.-Ruth Bogdanski, Grants Pass, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
4 taco shells, crushed
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
Salsa, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 12 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Press into a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 1 hour or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°., Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan. Drizzle with salsa if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 514mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.