South-Of-The-Border Meat Loaf

• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 4 taco shells, crushed
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
• 2 egg whites
• 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno pepper
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
• Salsa, optional

1. In a large bowl, combine the first 12 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Press into a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 375u0b0 for 1 hour or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160u0b0.
2. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan. Drizzle with salsa if desired.

black beans, taco, onion, green pepper, fresh cilantro, egg whites, jalapeno pepper, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic, salt, pepper, lean ground beef, salsa

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/south-of-the-border-meat-loaf/ (may not work)