Not Your All-American Meat Loaf

This is a spicy meatloaf that is great hot, and even better cold, in sandwiches. You may sub any hot chile you would like for the jalapeno. If you don't want it this spicy, just use a little more green pepper. Habenero anyone???

* Exported from MasterCook *

NOT YOUR ALL-AMERICAN MEAT LOAF

Recipe By : Dawn
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 pounds lean ground beef
4 slices bread -- torn into pieces
1 onion -- chopped
1/2 green pepper -- chopped fine
4 jalapenos -- chopped fine

1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1 cup Chipotle BBQ Sauce, or Jan's Thai BBQ Sauce -- divided use
1/4 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine ground beef, bread, onion, green pepper, jalapenos, cilantro, milk, eggs, 1/2 cup Chipotle BBQ Sauce or Jan's Thai BBQ Sauce, salt and pepper. Shape into an oval and bake in a 9 x 13 inch baking pan for 1 1/2 hours. Pour remaining 1/2 cup of Chipotle BBQ Sauce or Jan's Thai BBQ Sauce over meatloaf for the last 20 minutes of cooking time.

Note: By shaping this loaf into an oval and baking it in a baking pan rather than a loaf pan, you end up with a meatloaf that is lower in fat.

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