Salsa Meat Loaf

• 1 lb extra lean ground beef
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 slices whole wheat bread, crumbled
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, crushed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (optional) or 1/4 cup parsley, chopped (optional)
• 1 sweet green pepper, chopped (optional)
• 1 stalk celery, chopped (optional)
• 1 carrot, peeled and chopped (optional)
• 1 cup corn (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

1. Combine 1/2 the salsa with all other ingredients, mixing until just combined.
2. Spoon into 9x5-inch loaf pan, smoothing top.
3. Spread remaining salsa over top (may be made ahead and refrigerated up to 3 hours at this point).
4. Bake in 350F oven for 55 minutes or until firm to the touch and meat thermometer reads 170u0b0F.
5. Pour off fat.

extra lean ground beef, onion, garlic, whole wheat bread, thyme, oregano, salsa, egg, fresh cilantro, sweet green pepper, celery, carrot, corn, salt, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/salsa-meat-loaf-409069 (may not work)