Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
  • 3/4 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
  • 1 1/2 lb ground beef (at least 80% lean)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese (2 oz)

Instruction

  • Line 5-quart oval slow cooker with foil; spray with cooking spray.
  • In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and 1/4 cup of the salsa; let stand at room temperature 3 to 4 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  • In medium bowl, mix beef, onion, green chiles, egg, garlic, cilantro, chili powder, salt, cumin, pepper and bread crumb mixture. Mix to completely combine. Form into loaf (about 4x8-inch), and place in center of foil.
  • Cover; cook on High heat setting 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until thermometer inserted in center of meat loaf reads at least 160°F. Top with cheese and remaining 1/2 cup salsa; let stand in cooker, covered, about 5 minutes or until cheese has melted.