This is for CAMILLE, Commack, L.I., NY 5/16/09 newsletter wanting
suggestions for other recipes to use in the mini burger cooker. You
could mix either of these recipes up and make burgers instead of a
meatloaf. Both recipes are popular with the grandkids and my niece’s
children
Robbie IN
Mexican Meatloaf
2 pounds lean ground beef
2 cups picante sauce, divided (hot or mild depending on what you
prefer)
1 1/2 cup crushed corn chips
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (optional)
1 (3.8 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained (optional)
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies (optional)
1/4 cup chopped onions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan or a
13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
Combine ground beef, 1/2 cup picante sauce, corn chips, taco
seasoning, and cheese, olives, chilies and garlic powder; mix well.
Shape into a loaf and place in prepared baking pan.
Pour remaining picante sauce over top. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or
until center Is no longer pink.
Robbie IN
http://www.nancyskitchen.com
