Stuffed Mexican Meatloaf

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Title: STUFFED MEXICAN MEATLOAF
Categories: Hamburger, Beef, Meats
Yield: 8 servings

2 lb Ground Beef Chuck
8 oz (1 cn) Tomato Sauce
1/2 c Taco Seasoning Mix * PLUS
2 tb Taco Seasoning Mix *
1/3 c Chopped Green Pepper
1/3 c Finely Chopped Onion
1 1/2 ea Slices White Bread **
1 ea Large Egg, Slightly Beaten
2 c Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/2 c Sour Cream
1 x Cheddar Cheese Slices

-------------------------GARNISHES-------------------------
1 x Avocado Slices
1 x Cherry Tomatoes

* Total Amount of Taco Seasoing mix is 1/2 cup plus
2 Tablespoons. ** Tear bread slices into fresh bread
crumbs.
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~----------------- Combine ground beef, tomato sauce,
taco seasoning mix, green pepper, onion, bread crumbs
and egg; mix thoroughly. Combine shredded cheese and
sour cream. Place half the meat mixture in 9 1/4 x 5
1/4 x 2 3/4-inch loaf pan. Make deep well the length
of loaf; place cheese mixture in well. Place remaining
meat mixture on top of cheese; seal well. Bake in
moderate oven (375 degrees F.) 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours.
Pour off drippings. Top meatloaf with overlapping
cheese triangles. Let meatloaf stand 8 to 10 minutes.
Place on serving platter and garnish with avocado
slies; place cherry tomato in center of each avocado
slice.

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