Southwest Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 2 pounds 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 teaspoons salt
• 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup thick and chunky salsa

Directions

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

Recipe Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings

Source: TBC
Recipe and photo appears courtesy of Cattlemen's Beef Promotion Board.