salsa meatloaf

500 g extra-lean ground beef 1 lb
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 slices whole wheat Wonder bread, dried and crumbled
8 mL each crushed dried thyme and oregano 1½ tsp
250 mL Western Classics salsa 1 cup
1 egg, slightly beaten
60 mL chopped fresh cilantro and/or parsley ¼ cup
3 mL each salt and pepper ½ tsp

1. Preheat oven to 350° F (180° C).

2. In bowl, combine beef, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, thyme, oregano, half of the salsa, egg, cilantro and/or parsley, salt and pepper, mixing just until combined.

3. Spoon into a 9” x 5” (23 x 12.5 cm) loaf pan, smoothing top.

4. Spread remaining salsa evenly over top.

5. Bake for 55 minutes or until firm to the touch and meat thermometer registers 170° F (75° C). Pour off fat.

Make ahead: Make loaf and spread with salsa; cover and refrigerate for up to 3 hours before baking.

Makes 4 servings

Nutritional Analysis:
Calories 282 Protein 27 g Carbohydrate 17 g Fat 12 g