1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 (10 oz.) can tomatoes and green chilies
1 1/2 c. soft bread crumbs
1 egg
2 tbsp. minced onion
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Mix together ground beef, tomatoes and chilies, bread crumbs, egg, onion and salt. Shape into loaf in shallow pan using wet hands. Bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour. Remove from oven and top with the shredded cheese. Return to oven until the cheese melts.

Can be reheated successfully except that cheese may harden slightly if heated too long Serves 6-8.