Green Chile Meat
Loaf
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup sweet red pepper, cored, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch dice
8 oz canned green chilies
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 pounds ground sirloin
1 can (14.5 oz) tomatoes with jalapeno , drained
1/2 cup unseasoned bread crumbs
1/3 cup plain yogurt
2 tsp salt
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Heat oven to 375 degrees.
Coat a loaf pan with cooking spray.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, red
pepper and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are
softened.
In a large bowl, combine onion mixture, ground sirloin, half of drained
diced tomatoes, the bread crumbs, yogurt, green chiles, salt, chili
powder, oregano and cumin.
Spoon into prepared pan, spreading evenly. Spoon remaining drained diced
tomatoes evenly over top.
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in the center
registers 160 degrees F.
Let the meat loaf cool in pan 5 to 10 minutes.
Carefully drain off any excess liquid from pan and discard.
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