Southwest Meatloaf

[wils]

This recipe was in our local paper yesterday, and I gave it a try last night and really liked it. However, I must confess I am not a supreme spicy food lover, so I used only a little hot sauce and regular homemade salsa. But it was delicious!! It is a regular recipe so you could cut back on the onion and green pepper if it seems to carby for you.
Serves 6
2 strips bacon diced
1 med cooking onion diced
1 green pepper diced
1 rib celery diced
1/2 crushed pork rinds or lc breadcrumbs
1 egg lightly beaten
1 c grated monteray jack or cheddar cheese
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp oregano
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp hot sauce
1/2 c hot salsa
1-1/2 lbs ground beef, turkey or chicken

In skillet over med hi heat cook bacon till golden. Add onion, green pepper clelery and garlic and cook till onion is soft.
Stir in chili powder, oregano salt and hot sauce.
In med bowl combine contents fo the skillet with salsa, meat,breadcrumbs(pork rinds ) and egg.
Spoon into loaf pan. Bake in 350 deg oven for 1 hr and 15 mins.
Sprinkle with cheese and return to oven till cheese is melted.
Remove from oven and let rest for 10 mins before slicing.
Serve with salsa and sour cream on the side.