This spicy twist on meatloaf has a Southwest kick and brings some heat with it.
Ingredients Meatloaf 1 lb Ground Beef
½ lb Breakfast Sausage
6 oz Chorizo
3 strips Bacon (Minced)
½ Cup Onions Diced
1 Roast Jalapeño
1 Roast New Mexico Chili
¾ Cups Tortilla Chips, Crushed
4 oz Shredded Jack Cheese
2 Eggs
Dash of Salt
1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
½ Teaspoon Cumin Sauce 2 12 oz Cans of Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles
¼ Cup...
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