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Salsa Meat Loaf beef - ground 1 pound extra-lean ground beef 1 large onion; finely chopped 2 cloves garlic; minced 3 slices whole wheat bread; crumbled 1 1/2 teaspoons (each) crushed dried thyme and oregano 1 cup salsa; divided 1 egg; slightly beaten 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley 1/2 teaspoon (each) salt and pepper The cilantro is optional. Foe variety add a chopped green bell pepper,a stalk of celery and peeled carrot; or some kernel corn. Use any kind of salsa depending on the hotness you prefer. Any leftovers are always delicious hot or cold in sandwiches. Preheat oven to 350ºF. In bowl, combine beef, onion, garlic, bread, thyme, oregano, half of the salsa, egg, cilantro and/or parsley, salt and pepper, mixing just until combined. Spoon into a 9- x 5-inch loaf pan, smoothing top. Spread remaining salsa evenly over top. Bake for 55 minutes or until firm to the touch and meat thermometer registers 170ºF. Pour off fat. Make ahead: Make loaf and spread with salsa; cover and refrigerate for up to 3 hours before baking. Contributor: Ann Lindsay - Save-on-Foods' Appeal Yield: 4 servings Chinese Recipes - Indian Recipes - Italian Recipes - German Recipes MENU
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