SPICY MEAT LOAVES

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In Marion, North Carolina, Melanie Ellis puts a fun spin on meat loaf with her Southwestern specialty. She tops the taco-flavored single-serving loaves with zesty tomato sauce and shredded cheese before bringing them to the dinner table.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
2 tablespoons onion mushroom soup mix
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) Italian tomato sauce, divided
2 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Stir in 3/4 cup tomato sauce. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into six loaves. , Place in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top each with 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce (save remaining sauce for another use). Sprinkle with cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°; drain. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 171mg cholesterol, Sodium 1094mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein.