Taco Meat Loaves

By nurseliz

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cups picante sauce, divided
• 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
• 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 envelope taco seasoning
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• Additional picante sauce, optional

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

* In a large bowl, combine the eggs, 1/2 cup picante sauce, beans, corn, onion, olives, bread crumbs, taco seasoning, cumin and chili powder. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
* Pat into two ungreased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pans. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until no pink remains and a meat thermometer reads 160°.
* Spoon remaining picante sauce over each meat loaf; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with additional picante sauce if desired. Yield: 2 meat loaves (6 servings each).