Spicy Southwestern Meatloaf

Submitted by Babs in Toyland

"From Womans Day magazine."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 20
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 cup coarsely chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1⁄2 cup fresh breadcrumb
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
• 3 ounces cream cheese

• Special Sauce

• 1⁄2 cup dry red wine
• 2 teaspoons flour
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• salt
• cilantro leaf

directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees and grease a loaf pan.
2. Put onions and garlic and jalapeno into a food processor and finely chop.
3. Scrape mixture into a large bowl and add turkey and remaining ingredients.
4. Mix well using your hands or a wooden spoon.
5. Pat evenly into loaf pan.
6. Bake for 45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

7. Special Sauce:

8. Stir wine and flour in a small saucepan with a wisk until blended well.
9. Bring to a boil and simmer until thickened. Stir in milk and simmer for a few minutes.
10. Add butter and sauces and salt and simmer until butter melts.
11. Add cilantro leaves and serve with meatloaf.