SPICY MEAT LOAF

1 egg, slightly beaten

3/4 c (18 crackers) crushed ritz crackers

1/3 c salsa verde

2 tbs snipped fresh cilantro

1 tbs snipped fresh parsley

8 oz lean ground pork

8 oz lean ground beef

3/4 c sour cream

1/4 c salsa verde

1/2 c (1 med) chopped tomato

In a lg bowl, combine egg, crackers, 1/3 cup salsa, cilantro, and parsley. Add pork and beef; mix well. Lightly pat meat mixture into an 8″x4″x2″ loaf pan.

Bake in a 375 degree oven about 40 minutes or until internal temperature registers 160 degrees. Spoon off any fat.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl stir together sour cream and 1/4 cup salsa; spread over meat. Bake for 5 minutes more. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with tomato.

6 servings

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *