Rio Grande Meat Loaf

I have not tried this recipe. I got this recipe from Ossg Recipes. A serving size is 2 slices. Sandwich suggestion: Serve leftover meat loaf slices in taco shells; top with shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, and shredded cheese.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped green bell pepper
• 1⁄3 cup  chopped fresh cilantro
• 2  tablespoons  minced seeded  jalapeno peppers
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  teaspoons ground cumin
• 2  teaspoons chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 4  taco shells, finely crushed (about 1 1/2 oz)
• 2  egg whites
• 3  large garlic cloves, minced
• 15  ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2  lbs  ground round
•  vegetable oil cooking spray

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Combine first 12 ingredients in a large bowl, and stir well. Crumble beef over vegetable mixture, and stir just until blended.
3. Pack mixture into a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray.
4. Bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour or until meat loaf registers 160 degrees. Let.
5. meat loaf stand in pan 10 minutes. Remove meat loaf from pan; cut loaf into.
6. 16 slices.
7. Serve with commercial salsa, if desired.