Taco Meatloaf

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped green chilies
• 1 egg
• 1 (3 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• corn tortilla chips

Recipe

• 1 mix together meat, tomato sauce, bread crumbs, onion, green pepper, chilies, egg and seasoning mix. (i put in almost the whole can of ortega chopped peppers.) press half the mixture into a 6-cup glass ring mold or 9"x13" loaf pan. top with 2/3 of cheese. then put remaining meat mixture and top with remaining cheese. bake in 375 degree oven (cold start) for 45 to 50 minutes.
• 2 microwave: on high for 10 to 12 minutes, turning every 4 minutes. drain off fat. turn out on serving dish, garnish with sour cream and chips. serves 8.