South-Of-The-Border Meat Loaf Recipe

South-Of-The-Border Meat Loaf Recipe

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 taco shells, crushed
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno pepper
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • Salsa (optional)
  1. In a bowl, combine the first 12 ingredients. Add beef and mix well. Press into a 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 1 hour or until meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F.
  2. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan. Drizzle with salsa if desired.
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