Tex-Mex Meat Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tsp. vegetable oil
1 c. finely chopped onions
1 red pepper, diced
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 1/2 lb. extra lean (95%) ground beef
2 c. fresh bread crumbs
1 c. canned or frozen corn kernels, thawed
1/3 c. plus 2 Tbsp. ketchup
1/3 c. low-fat milk (1%)
1 large egg plus 1 large egg white
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat.
Add onions and red pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
Stir in chili powder, cumin, ground red pepper and garlic; cook 30 seconds more.
Transfer to large bowl and cool.
Add beef, bread crumbs, corn, 1/3 cup ketchup and the milk, egg and egg white, salt and pepper; mix well.
Pat into 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
Spread remaining 2 tablespoons ketchup on top.
Bake 75 to 80 minutes.
Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
Makes 8 servings.