Firemen's Meat Loaf
This was voted the best main dish in a cooking contest between fire stations in San Bernadino, California. I've used the recipe for years and shared it with many friends. - Peggy Stevens, Rogue River, Oregon12 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 1 hour 50 min.
Ingredients
- 1 package (6 ounces) crushed corn bread stuffing mix
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 3 pounds lean ground beef
- 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup salsa
Directions
- In a large bowl, prepare the corn bread stuffing according to package
- directions. Add eggs, mushrooms and garlic powder. Crumble beef over
- mixture and mix well.
- Shape into a loaf in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake,
- uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 hours; drain. Top with chilies.
- Cover and bake 20 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and
- a meat thermometer reads 160°.
- Sprinkle with cheese and top with salsa. Bake, uncovered, for 5-10
- minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 12 servings.
Wine: Light-Bodied Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir.