Spicy Tex Mex Meatloaf

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Spicy meatloaf full of heat, cheese, beans, olives, cilantro and yumminess! Serve on a bed of shredded lettuce topped with cheese, sour cream, olives and salsa. Oh and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro or fresh parsley.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350f in heavy skillet , saute onion , garlic , and jalapeno in olive oil until tender , about 5 minutes add bread crumbs.

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In large bowl , combine eggs , salsa , chili powder , refried beans , black olives , salt , cayenne pepper , cilantro and sauteed vegetables.

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Mix well until thoroughly combined.

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Add ground beef , pork and cubed cheese and mix gently but thoroughly with hands.

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Shape meat into a loaf and place on a pan.

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Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes , until internal temperatures registers 160f sprinkle meatloaf with shredded cheese and bake 5 minutes more until cheese melts.

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Place onto serving platter , cover with foil , and let stand 15 minutes before slicing.

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Serve with additional salsa , sour cream , cheese and jalapenos !.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, onion, garlic cloves, jalapeno pepper, seasoned bread crumbs, eggs, salsa, chili powder, refried beans, black olives, salt, cayenne pepper, fresh cilantro, lean ground beef, ground pork, cheddar cheese, sour cream, cheese, jalapeno