3 lb. ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno with seeds, chopped
2 tbsp. canola oil
1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
1 large jar hot picante sauce
1 cup cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
2 tbsp. cumin
1 tsp. black pepper
1/2 sleeve saltine crackers, crushed
2 eggs, beaten

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion, bell pepper and jalapeno in oil for five minutes or until soft and translucent. Set aside and let cool.

In large bowl, combine and mix all ingredients thoroughly.

Coat two 9x5-inch loaf pans with non-stick cooking spray (Pam). Divide and pack mixture into both pans.

Bake at 350°F for 1 hour or until meat thermometer reads 160°F.

Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Makes about 15 (1-inch) slices.

Submitted by: Dave Remmel