Thursday, April 10, 2008

Mexican Meatloaf

So we decided that we were going to try new things more often, and this week it was Mexican Meatloaf. (It's kind of a cross between meatloaf, and stuffed bell peppers with a Mexican twist) So we thought we'd share!





Mexican Meatloaf (for 4)

-2 Anaheim Peppers cut in half with seeds removed OR 1 bell pepper cut in fourths with seeds removed
-3/4 lb-1 lb of ground beef
-onion
-taco seasoning
-2 cups salsa
-shredded cheese

*cut the peppers in half (or fourths if using bell peppers), with seeds removed place on a oiled baking sheet.
*season raw ground beef with onions, and taco seasoning and if wanted some salsa (we wish we would've mixed some of the salsa right in, with some on top too)
*top each pepper slice with equal portions of ground beef, and form into small loaves
*pour about 1/4 cup of salsa over each meatloaf, and top with cheese
*bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes or until meat is cooked through
*ENJOY!!!

We ate it with cheddar jalapeno bread from Macey's (which was spicier than expected), but they suggested refried beans, mexican rice, or something of that sort. Also FYI: the Anaheim peppers are very similar to a green bell pepper, not spicy at all, they are almost more sweet than the bell pepper. Hope you like it!


Also, Eric wanted you all to see how sad the cilantro, we tried, to grow is. I think we just need to start over!


2 comments:

mary.katherine said...

Congrats on the baby girl!! That is awesome! And way to go on eating better. I need to do that. I keep telling myself I will...maybe after finals. :) I have a blog also, do you mind if I link to yours? Hope you are doing well!!
Katie Shumway

Holly Moore said...

That looks SOOO good!! Right now I am on a diet and trying to lose the 30+ pounds I've packed on since we got married. I am desperately ashamed of myself! (= I'm so excited you found my blog, it will be fun to keep in touch this way. I really wish we would have hung out in Utah, you always seemed like someone that I would have had so much fun with!! Alas, we moved in like 2 minutes flat on the spur of the moment whim!! Dang transitional years.

Also, your cilantro looked like my garden last year. At the end of the season my 8 green bean plants ended up being ONE green bean plant that produced a green bean the length of my pinky finger and as wide as a mechanical pencil lead. I ate it anyhow in an attempt to stave off the denial at my tragic gardening failure. (= Your cilantro at least produced a few leaves. (= Good luck with that!!