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We plated this with some fantastic garlic mashed potatoes and steamed carrots and green beans and garnished with just a pinch of fresh chopped cilantro. It is one of our family faves! Leftovers make great sammys too!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef (can substitute with ground turkey or ground pork)
• 1/3 c. hot salsa
• 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies, drained
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 large egg
• 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
• 2/3 c. milk
• 1/2 c. Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp. ground mustard (dry)
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped, or 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 c. Italian style bread crumbs
• 2/3 c. ketchup (or 2/3 c. picante sauce)

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mix all ingredients except ketchup (or picante sauce).
3. Spread mixture in an ungreased loaf pan.
4. Spread ketchup (or picante sauce) over the top.
5. Insert meat thermometer so tip ins in the center of the loaf. Bake uncovered 1 to 1 1/4 hours until thermometer reads 160 degrees. Let stand for 5 minutes and then remove from the pan.

Makes approximately 6 servings.