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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 55 Minutes |
Ready In: 80 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Welcome your family in from the cold with this moist and delicious meat loaf with wonderful Southwest taco flavor. This is down-home comfort food at its healthy best! âMary Relyea, Canastota, New York Ingredients:
1 large onion, chopped |
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1 cup dry bread crumbs |
2 teaspoons chili powder |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon dried oregano |
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, divided |
1/3 cup plain yogurt |
1 egg, lightly beaten |
2 pounds ground beef |
Directions:
1. In a large nonstick skillet, saute the onion, red pepper and garlic in oil until tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the bread crumbs, chili powder, salt, oregano, cumin, pepper, 2/3 cup diced tomatoes with green chilies, yogurt and egg. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. 2. Shape into a loaf and place in an 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spoon the remaining diced tomatoes over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until no pink remains and a meat thermometer reads 160°. Drain if necessary; let stand for 15 minutes before slicing. Yield: 8 servings. |
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