Cactus Country Meatloaf

Ingredients:

• 3/4 c Dried tomato bits
• 1/4 c Yellow corn meal
• 3 large Cloves garlic minced
• 3/4 c
• Boiling water
• 1 1/2 lb. Lean ground beef
• 2 Eggs
• 2/3 c Sliced green onion
• 1 can (4-oz) dried mild green-chilies
• 1/3 c Chopped cilantro/parsley
• 1 1/2 tsp. Salt
• 1/4 tsp. Pepper
• 2 md Fresh/canned jalapeno-peppers seeded
  

Directions:

1. Combine tomato bits, corn meal, garlic and water; set aside for 10 minutes.
2. Thoroughly blend in ground beef, eggs, onion, chilies, cilantro, jalapeno peppers, salt and pepper.
3. Form into a loaf and put into shallow baking pan, about 12 inches long and 4 inches wide.
4. Sprinkle with about a tablespoon of additional corn meal.
5. Bake in 375 degree oven 50-60 minutes until juices run clear.
6. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing