Shelly's Recipe

TEX-MEX MEATLOAF

Category: Meatloaf

2 lbs ground round
1 1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips, divided
1 (16 oz) can chili beans in sauce, undrained
1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 cup salsa
Torn lettuce leaves
Tortilla chips
Toppings: sour cream, grated Cheddar cheese, chopped tomatoes, sliced olives, guacamole


Preheat oven to 350. Stir together ground round, 1 cup crushed tortilla chips, beans, and next 8 ingredients a large bowl just until combined. Transfer mixture to a lightly greased 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. Place on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.

Spoon 1/2 cup salsa evenly over meatloaf; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup tortilla chips. Bake 20 to 25 more minutes or until center is no longer pink. Let stand 10 minutes. Cut into wedges. Serve over lettuce with tortilla chips and desired toppings.