Fiesta Meatloaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 (6 ounce) package chicken flavor stuffing mix
1 cup water
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons chili powder
black pepper
1/2 cup thick & chunky salsa, divided
3/4 cup monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend, shredded

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0F.
Mix all ingredients, reserve 1/4 cup each of the salsa and the cheese.
Shape into oval loaf in a 13x9 baking dish, top with the remaining 1/4 cup salsa.
Bake 1 hour or until cooked through.
Sprinkle evenly with the cheese; continue baking 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Let stand 5 minutes before cutting into eight slices to serve.
**I also like this with Cornbread Stuffing Mix.