Tex-Mex Meatloaf

A family favorite from the "Cafe Oklahoma" cookbook. The sweet salsa topping is really what makes me want to lick the plate!!!

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 1 Loaf

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs lean ground beef (we use venison!)
• 1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1  cup  picante sauce, divided
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄2 cup  dry breadcrumbs
• 2  eggs
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cumin
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons brown sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In large bowl, combine meat, beans, 1/2 cup picante sauce, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, eggs, cumin and salt. Mix well with hands or big spoon.
3. Press mixture into 9x5 inch loaf pan.
4. Bake one hour.
5. Carefully pour off and discard any drippings.
6. Combine remaining picante sauce and brown sugar and mix well. Spread over top of loaf and bake an additional 15 minutes.
7. Allow to rest 10 minutes before slicing.