Recipe of the Month: Santa Fe Meat Loaf

Santa Fe Meat Loaf

Ingredients

• 2 pounds lean ground pork
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 4 tablespoons minced dried tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
• 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup skim milk

Instructions

1. In large nonstick skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Sauté onions and garlic until soft, about 10 minutes; cool slightly and transfer to large bowl. Add all remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly.
2. Place mixture in a 9 x 4 ½ x 2 ½-inch loaf pan and bake in a 350 degree F. oven for 1 ½ hours.
3. Remove from the oven and allow to rest 10 minutes before removing from pan. Slice to serve warm, or wrap well and refrigerate for sandwiches.

Servings: 8

Recipe courtesy National Pork Board

• dinner
• Meat Loaf
• National Pork Board
• pork