Southwest Meatloaf

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
• 1 cup soft bread crumbs
• 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup thick and chunky salsa

Cooking:

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Combine all ingredients in large bowl except salsa, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
Cook's Tip: To make soft bread crumbs, place torn bread in food processor or blender container. Cover; pulse on and off, to form fine crumbs. One and one-half slices make about 1 cup crumbs.
2. Shape beef mixture into 10 x 4-inch loaf on rack in broiler pan. Bake in 350°F oven 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours, until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef Color is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness.
3. Let stand 10 minutes. Top with salsa; cut into slices.