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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

South of the Boarder Meatloaf

1 cup finely chopped poblano or green bell pepper
1 medium onion ( 1/2 cup ), finely chopped
1/2 cup very finely crushed authentic restaurant-style tortilla chips
1 cup ketchup
2 Tablespoons Chipotle rub
1 1/2 lbs. 85% lean ground beef
1 egg
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
chopped fresh Cilantro ( optional )

Finely chop pepper and onion. Place chips into a large resealable plastic bag; and crush very finely to measure 1/2 cup crumbs. Combine ketchup and rub in small bowl. Mix well. In another bowl combine pepper, onion, tortilla chip crumbs, 3/4 cup of the ketchup mixture, beef, egg, and 1 cup of the cheese; mix well.

Place meat mixture in a deep covered baker; form into a loaf. Microwave , covered, on high 14 - 17 minutes or until a digital thermometer inserted in center of meat registers 145 degrees. Remove baker from the microwave. With a basting brush, brush remaining ketchup mixture over meat loaf. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 3-5 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees in center.

Sprinkle remaining cheese over meat loaf; cover and let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Sprinkle cilantro over meat loaf , if desired.

Makes 6 servings

The Pampered Chef

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