TEX - MEX MEATLOAF 
1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef or ground turkey
1 can (16 oz.) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 c. picante sauce (divided, 1 c.. and 1/2 c.)
1 med. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic minced
1/2 c. dry bread crumbs
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
3/4 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. brown sugar (for topping)

Combine meat, beans, 1 cup of the picante sauce, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, eggs, cumin and salt. Mix well. Press into 9x5 inch loaf pan. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees.

Carefully pour off drippings. Combine remaining 1/2 cup picante sauce and brown sugar, mix well. Spread over surface of meatloaf. Continue baking 15 minutes, remove and let stand for 10 minutes.

 

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