Mexican Fiesta Meatloaf

Submitted by Comedie

"From "Cocina De La Familia". A heck of a lot more interesting than the standard meatloaf. Only meatloaf I actually enjoy a lot. I usually make a double recipe and freeze into smaller disposible aluminum loaf pans."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 18
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon safflower oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 medium white onion, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1⁄2 lb ground pork
• 1 bunch spinach, washed and chopped
• 1 medium carrot, grated
• 1 cup black beans (home cooked or canned, and drained)
• 1 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 small zucchini, coarsely grated
• 1⁄2 cup oatmeal, dry (depending upon wetness from vegetables, can add 1/4 cup more when mixing)
• 2 eggs
• 1⁄2 cup half-and-half
• 1 chipotle chile in adobo, minced (or 1 tbsp bottled chipotle sauce)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably mexican or strong greek oregano) or 1/2 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced (preferably mexican or strong greek oregano)

directions

1. Preheat over to 350°F.
2. Warm oil in a medium skillet over medium- low heat.
3. Saute onion, bell pepper, and garlic in skillet until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Mix sauted vegetables and all other ingredients in a large bowl.
5. Pack mixture into 9 by 5 loaf pan, or several smaller loaf pans if you prefer.
6. Bake until meatloaf is cooked through, approximately 1 hour.
7. Remove from over and pour off any fat.
8. Let rest for 10 minutes, then slice and serve. Taco sauce makes a good accompaniment.