SOUTHWESTERN MEATLOAF

Southwestern Meatloaf image

Meatloaf takes on a decidedly Southwestern flavor with cilantro, beans, taco seasoning mix and thick and chunky salsa.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 1h35m

Yield Makes 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 large onion, quartered
1/2 cup cilantro or parsley leaves
1/4 cup MINUTE Tapioca
2 eggs
1 pkg. (1-1/4 oz.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
1/2 cup drained canned kidney beans
1-1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa, divided

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Place onion, cilantro, tapioca, eggs and taco seasoning mix in food processor container fitted with steel blade; cover. Process using on/off action until finely chopped. Add beans; cover. Process, using on/off action, until beans are finely chopped. Place in medium bowl.
Add meat and 1/2 cup of the salsa; mix just until blended. Shape into oval loaf in shallow baking pan.
Bake 1 hour 15 minutes or until cooked through. Top with remaining 1/2 cup salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 540 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 20 g