Chili Meat Loaf
Ingredients
2 pounds lean ground beef (ground round)
3 tablespoons minced onion, or 1 tablespoon dried minced
1 to 2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup cracker crumbs
1 cup canned diced tomatoes (reserve remaining tomatoes for topping or another use)
1 can (16 ounce) red kidney beans or pinto beans, well-drained and mashed
Directions
Combine all ingredients; mix gently but thoroughly. Line a loaf pan (9-X5-X3-inch) with aluminum foil; press meat mixture in pan. Bake at 350°for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until done.
Serves 8 to 10.
Meat Loaf Recipes
Corn Stuffed Meatloaf
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Stuffing Mixture:
1 1/2 cups whole kernel corn, canned or frozen, thawed
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Combine meat, salt and pepper. On a large piece of wax paper, form meat mixture into a 10- x 12-inch rectangle.
Mix stuffing ingredients. Top meat with stuffing mixture to within 3/4-inch of edges and roll up like a jelly roll. Seal ends to keep corn mixture in. Place roll in a baking dish (with sides). Bake at 350° for about 1 hour.
Serves 8.