I love refried beans; the texture and flavor are so comforting. They're delicious on their own, but fabulous when added to this easy meatloaf recipe.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp. minced jalapeno pepper
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1-1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
- 1/2 lb. ground pork
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In heavy skillet, saute onion, garlic, and jalapeno in olive oil until crisp tender, about 5 minutes.
In large bowl, combine egg, water, chili powder, salt, refried beans, and sauteed vegetables. Mix well until thoroughly combined. Add ground beef and pork and mix gently but thoroughly with hands. Pat mixture into a loaf shape on a broiling pan with slits and an under pan to catch grease.
Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes, until internal temperatures registers 160 degrees F. Sprinkle meatloaf with cheese and bake 5 minutes more until cheese melts. Turn onto serving platter, cover, and let stand 15 minutes before slicing. 6 servings
