Fiesta Meat Loaf 1 1/2 pounds ground beef or pork or a mixture of both 3/4 cup dry plain bread crumbs 1 egg 1 cup tomato-based salsa, divided 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped mild green chilies 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon lemon juice Preheat oven to 350*F (175*C). In large bowl, combine all ingredients, reserving 1/4 cup salsa; mix well. In ungreased 1 1/2 or 2-quart casserole or 9 x 5-inch loaf pan, shape meat mixture into loaf. Bake for 50 minutes. Remove from oven. Spoon remaining salsa over top of loaf. Return to oven; bake an additional 20 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly cooked in center and meat thermometer registers 160*F (70*C). Makes 6 servings
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