Mexican Meat Loaf

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup skim milk
• 1 8-ounce can chopped green chilies
• 1 pkg. Taco seasoning

Sauce:

• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1/2 cup green onions, finely chopped
• 4 tablespoons salsa
• 1 4-ounce can diced green chilies

Garnish:

• 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese

Combine ground beef and bread crumbs.  Mix well.  Combine milk, chilies, and taco seasoning.  Mix well. Blend both groups.  Place mixture in loaf pan.   Bake uncovered 1 hour at 350 degrees.  Drain well, let stand 10 minutes, drain again.  combine remaining ingredients except cheese.  To serve, slice meat loaf, top with salsa sauce.  Garnish with cheddar cheese.  Makes 6 servings.

Cook's note: This loaf is an excellent leftover. Wrap in tortilla with cheese and salsa, warm in the microwave.

Spanish Rice

• 4 tablespoons shortening
• 1 cup onion and celery
• 2 cloves garlic

• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 2 cups cooked tomato
• 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon bouillon
• 1 can (4 oz.) pimiento, chopped
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 14 teaspoon pepper

Brown onions, celery, and garlic in shortening.

Add other ingredients.

Cook 1 hour on top of stove or bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.