Classic Meatloaf - Southwest Style
Cuisine: Southwestern
Author: Anita
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 55 mins
Total time: 1 hour 5 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 lb. 90% lean ground beef
  • ⅔ cup quick oatmeal
  • ½ cup diced yellow onion
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 2 tbsp. ketchup
  • 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro or 2 tbsp dried cilantro
  • ¼ cup diced mild green chiles
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ¾ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder or 4 cloves pressed garlic
  • ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
  • For the Topping:
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp. packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl, add the beef, oatmeal, onion, milk, egg, 2 tablespoons ketchup, worcestershire sauce, cilantro, chiles, cumin salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Use your hands to mix these ingredients together until well combined.
  3. Put the meat mixture into a loaf pan. Pat the meat down into an even layer.
  4. In a small bowl, add ¼ cup ketchup, the brown sugar, and vinegar. Stir to combine. Pour the sauce on top of the meatloaf and spread it into an even layer.
  5. Bake uncovered for 55 minutes.
  6. Let the meatloaf rest for 8-10 minutes before serving (or it may fall apart).
Recipe by Denver Green Chili at https://denvergreenchili.com/recipes/main-courses/beef/classic-meatloaf-southwest-style/