Cactus County Meatloaf

Serves 6

Ingredients

3/4 cup dried tomato bits
1/4 cup yellow corn meal
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup boiling water
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
2 eggs
2/3 cup sliced green onions
1 can diced mild green chiles, 4 ozs.
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, or parsley
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

In large bowl mix tomato bits, corn meal, garlic and water; set aside 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Mix with hands or wooden spoon to blend thoroughly. In shallow baking pan or dish form into a loaf about 12 inches long and 4 inches wide. Sprinkle with about a tablespoon of additional corn meal. Bake in 375 degree F. oven 50 minutes to 1 hour until juices run clear. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Cover and refrigerate leftover meatloaf; slice for excellent sandwiches.

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