Meatloaf ( stuffed mexican )

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsGround Beef Chuck
8ounces(1 cn) Tomato Sauce
½cupTaco Seasoning Mix * PLUS
2tablespoonsTaco Seasoning Mix *
cupChopped Green Pepper
cupFinely Chopped Onion
Slices White Bread **
1Large Egg, Slightly Beaten
2cupsShredded Cheddar Cheese
½cupSour Cream
Cheddar Cheese Slices
Avocado Slices
Cherry Tomatoes

Directions

GARNISHES

* Total Amount of Taco Seasoing mix is ½ cup plus 2 Tablespoons.

** Tear bread slices into fresh bread crumbs.

~--------------------------------------------------------------------- ~-- Combine ground beef, tomato sauce, taco seasoning mix, green pepper, onion, bread crumbs and egg; mix thoroughly. Combine shredded cheese and sour cream. Place half the meat mixture in 9¼ x 5 ¼ x 2 ¾-inch loaf pan. Make deep well the length of loaf; place cheese mixture in well. Place remaining meat mixture on top of cheese; seal well. Bake in moderate oven (375 degrees F.) 1 ½ to 1 ¾ hours. Pour off drippings. Top meatloaf with overlapping cheese triangles. Let meatloaf stand 8 to 10 minutes. Place on serving platter and garnish with avocado slies; place cherry tomato in center of each avocado slice.