Fiesta Meat Loaf

SERVES: 8

COOK TIME: 1 Hr 10 Min

You can make Fiesta Meat Loaf spicy or not-so-spicy - it's up to you. Go ahead and add as much chili powder as you'd like, or leave it out altogether!

What You'll Need

2 pounds 95-96% lean ground beef
1 (14-1/2-ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
1 cup plain bread crumbs*
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup egg substitute*
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin*
1 teaspoon chili powder* (see note)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

What to Do

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.*
In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients; mix well. Place the mixture in the prepared loaf pan.
Bake for 70 to 75 minutes, or until the juices run clear.
Drain off the excess liquid and allow the meat loaf to sit for 15 minutes. Remove the meat loaf to a cutting board, and slice. Serve immediately.

Notes

To make this a gluten-free recipe, use nonstick cooking spray with no flour added, a gluten-free bread crumb product, gluten-free egg substitute, and seasonings with no added starch from a gluten-containing source.
Make this spicy or not-so-spicy--it's up to you. Go ahead and add as much chili powder as you'd like or leave it out altogether.