Since we have so much ground meat in our freezer, I am constantly challenged to create new dishes with said ground meat that isn’t spaghetti or chilli. Meatloaf is quickly becoming a favourite in the house among my “we eat meat” boys. However, the same meatloaf over and over gets a bit redundant. The kids also like to help mix up the meat and get their hands all gooey! All of these resulted in making this Cowboy Meatloaf recipe.
My oldest is confident he will grow up to be a cowboy, so he loves this meal! Not to mention any meal with a fun name goes down faster in this crew. This is a favourite on cold days coupled with roasted or mashed potatoes. It also brings out the boot-wearing cowgirl in me!
I hope you enjoy this zesty cowboy meatloaf! Boots and hats are optional!
Zesty Cowboy Meatloaf Recipe
Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef (minced beef)
1 cup breadcrumbs - soft
¾ cup onion - chopped
½ cup green pepper (green capsicum) - finely chopped
½ cup milk
1 medium egg
1 clove garlic - minced
½ cup cheddar cheese - shredded
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup salsa - chunky
Instructions
- Heat over to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine all ingredients except salsa in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly.
- Shap beef mixture onto a baking sheet that is lined with foil (this makes for easy cleanup). Pour salsa on top. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes or until cooked through.
- Let stand for 10 minutes, slice and serve.
