Southwest Spicy Meatloaf with Fiesta Rice

Recipes
September 22, 2009

Southwest Spicy Meatloaf with Fiesta Rice

Update your family's meatloaf with a spicy kick from Ro*Tel
Hands on time: 15 minutes, total time: 1 hour 15 minutes 

This recipe makes 4 servings (1 slice meatloaf and about 3/4 cup rice each)

Ingredients for the Meatloaf:
1 pound ground sirloin beef
2 slices whole wheat bread, torn into small pieces or 1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, drained
1/4 cup Egg Beaters® Original
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 cup chili sauce

Ingredients for the Rice: 
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
1 cup Rosarita® Black Beans, drained, rinsed
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
Finely chopped fresh cilantro, optional
Total cost: $9.43

Directions for the Meatloaf: 
Preheat oven to 400°F. 
Combine ground beef, bread, onion, drained tomatoes, Egg Beaters and chili powder in medium bowl. 
Shape meat mixture into a 4x6-inch loaf. 
Place into an ungreased 8x8-inch baking dish. 
Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until done (160°F in center); drain excess drippings. 
Spoon chili sauce over meatloaf; bake an additional 10 minutes. 

Directions for the Rice: 
Combine rice, corn, beans and cumin in microwave-safe container. 
Microwave on HIGH 3 minutes or until hot, stirring after 2 minutes. 
Stir in cilantro, if desired. 
Serve rice mixture with meatloaf.

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Nutrient Name Nutrient Value Unit Daily Value %
 
Calories 520     
Calories from Fat 220     
Total Fat 25  g   38% 
Saturated Fat 9  g   45% 
Trans Fat 1.5  g    
Cholesterol 80  mg   27% 
Sodium 920  mg   38% 
Carbohydrates 43  g   14% 
Dietary Fiber 8  g   32% 
Sugars 3  g    
Protein 30  g    
Vitamin A   IU   10% 
Vitamin C   mg   20% 
Calcium   mg   10% 
Iron   mg   25% 

Nutritional information provided by www.menucalc.com