Posted by: Terrytx 09-21-99 6:16 AM
Southwest Meatloaf with Green Sauce
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beef Tex-Mex
Amount Measure Ingredient, Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 cup enchilada sauce
1 cup crushed baked tortilla chips
1 small onion, minced (about 1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 envelope taco seasoning mix (about 2 tbl.)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 egg
Green Sauce:
1 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed
3 cloves garlic
1 large jalapeno, or to taste
1 ripe avocado
3/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Preheat oven to 375° F.
Combine all meatloaf ingredients.
Pack into a loaf or form on baking sheet and bake for about 1 hour, or until done.
For Green Sauce: In a medium saucepan, cover tomatillos, jalapeno and
garlic cloves with water and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Drain and cool.
Place cooked ingredients and remaining ingredients into a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
Cover and chill until ready to serve.
Serve meatloaf slices with a dollop of sauce on top.