Peppers and Green Chili Meatloaf

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Peppers and Green Chili Meatloaf

Recipe By : Jo Anne Merrill
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :1:10
Categories : Meats

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
2 Italian sausage links
1 cup cornbread stuffing -- * see note
1 onion -- chopped
1 garlic clove -- minced
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 ounces green chiles -- minced
1 egg
1 tablespoon chili powder
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 green pepper

* Use prepared stuffing mix in box.

Combine the ground meat, pork, and sausage in large bowl. Mix in the=
stuffing mix (which has been crushed slightly), onions, chiles, beaten egg,=
chili powder, garlic and garlic powder. Pour in half the tomato sauce and=
mix very well with your hands. (Wear plastic baggies on hands.)
Slice the green bell peppers into very thin slivers. Grease a cookie=
sheet with at least 2-inch sides. Place the green peppers onto the sheet.
Press the meat mixture into a loaf dish and then turn out on top of the=
slivered green peppers, tucking under any peppers slices that are not under=
the meat.
Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Drain=
off any fat from dish. An easy way is to absorb the fat with paper towels.=
Pour the remaining tomato sauce, which has been blended with the nutmeg and=
Worcestershire sauce, over the top of the meatloaf.
Continue baking for 5-10 minutes longer. Let stand 15 minutes before=
slicing.

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Serving Ideas : Serve leftovers sliced and heated for sandwiches.