Salsa Meatloaf (OAMC)

* Pamela *'s Note:

This meatloaf tastes even better reheated the next day! The measurements are approx. as I usually do not measure the amounts as I'm throwing it together.**edited on October 24 to add instructions (see step 4) for Once a Month Cooking. I usually make this during a cooking blitz and freeze until needed.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 loaf

Loaf

• 1 lb ground beef
• 3/4 cup breadcrumbs or 3/4 cup cracker crumbs or 3/4 cup oatmeal
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 package dry onion soup mix
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 cup salsa

Sauce

• 3/4 cup salsa
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 tablespoons ketchup

Directions:

1. Mix ingredients for loaf together and place in a loaf pan.
2. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until almost done.
3. Top loaf with sauce and bake 10-15 minutes longer.
4. ** for OAMC: complete steps 1 & 2 but bake until done. Defrost overnight, top with sauce and then bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until sauce bubbles. OR bake from frozen for 1 hour at 350 degrees, top with sauce and then bake for 30 minutes or longer until sauce bubbles.**

Reviews

[Cookin-jo]

This is a wonderful meatloaf with a different flavour. DH and I gave it 5 full stars, the kids 4. I loved the salsa flavour and the option of using oatmeal, which is what I usually use. I didn't use the onion and onion soup mix, substituting some dried onion flakes instead to reduce the salt. The meatloaf held together well and sliced well, a bonus. Thank you, Pamela!

[Monique #2]

I made this as mini loafs for when I want a quick meal. I just followed the directions for Once a Month Cooking and cooked them in a muffin tin. They are delicious and I will definitely make these again. When I run out.

[michelleherrera]

I didn't like it at all. I guess it's because I don't like salsa and I used chunky salsa in the meatloaf and again with the sauce on top. I was certain my husband was going to love it but even he didn't like it. Sorry but Yuck!