Layered Meatloaf (Mexican)

• 8 oz. bag shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterrey Jack or cheddar jack)
• 2 lbs hamburger meat (93/7, otherwise there's too much grease)
• 2 packets taco seasoning mix
• 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
• 2 beaten eggs
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs

1. Preheat oven to 350 and set out 1 loaf pan
2. Hold the cheese and hamburger meat in reserve
3. Mix remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl
4. Add hamburger meat to mixture and blend thoroughly
5. Layer 1/2 of the meat mixture on the bottom of the pan
6. Layer cheese over the meat
7. Layer the remaining meat mixture on top
8. Cook on 350 for 1 1/2 hours (cook times may vary)
9. Remove from oven and cover with a layer of cheese
10. Cook for another 5-10 minutes
11. Remove from oven and let cool 5-10 minutes before cutting
12. Serve slices over tortilla chips and topped with sour cream, shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes
13. Suggested sides: avocado slices, refried beans, spanish rice

shredded cheese, hamburger, packets taco, bell pepper, eggs, tomato sauce, bread crumbs

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Layered-Meatloaf-_Mexican_-1857222 (may not work)