MEXICAN MEAT LOAF

MEXICAN MEAT LOAF



1 medium green bell pepper
3 shallots, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp. vegetable oil
4 (6-inch) flour tortillas, finely chopped
¾ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
½ cup purchased salsa
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. ground oregano
1 tsp. salt

Heat oven to 350^. Cook bell pepper, shallots, and garlic in oil in medium skillet over medium heat 6 minutes or until render. Cool.

Gently combine bell pepper mixture and all remaining ingredients except ¼ cup of the cheese in large bowl. Place in an 8x4-inch loaf pan, bake 55 to 60 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160^. Sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup cheese during last 5 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Yield: 6 servings.