Southwestern Meat Loaf

Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup uncooked long grain rice 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic 1 14 1/2 ounce can beef broth 1 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained 2 pounds uncooked ground turkey 1 cup frozen or canned whole kernel corn, thawed or drained 1/2 cup bottled picante sauce 1/4 - 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips or corn chips 1 teaspoon taco seasoning Shredded Mexican-style four cheese blend, chopped tomato, snipped fresh cilantro, sliced fresh jalapeno pepper, and/or lime wedges (optional) Directions 1. In a large saucepan cook onion in hot oil over medium heat for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in rice and garlic. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until rice is brown. Add beef broth. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes, just until rice is tender. Stir in beans; set aside to cool slightly, about 20 minutes. 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 15x10x1-inch baking with parchment paper; set aside. In a large bowl combine turkey, corn, picante sauce, crushed chips, and taco seasoning. Stir in rice mixture. In prepared baking pan lightly pat meat mixture to a 10x5-inch loaf. Bake for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours, until an instant-read thermometer inserted near center of loaf registers 165 degrees F. 3. Let meat loaf stand 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese, tomato, cilantro, and/or sliced jalapeno. Serve with lime wedges. Source: http://www.bhg.com/

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