The 3 M's (Mary's Mexican Meatloaf)

The 3 M's (Mary's Mexican Meatloaf)

2              Jalapenos

1 tbsp.     Olive oil

1 cup       Onion Diced

1/2 cup    Celery diced
1/2 cup    Carrots diced
2 cloves   Garlic minced
1/2 lb       Ground beef
1/2 lb       Chorizo
1 tsp        Chili powder
1/2 tsp     Ground cumin
1/2 tsp     Cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp     Salt
1/2 tsp     Ground black pepper
2              Eggs
1/2 cup    Cheddar cheese grated
1/4 cup    Mayonnaise (light optional)
3/4 cup    Trader Joe's Thick Bold, Spicy Sauce (Substitute with Marinara or Tomato paste)

1/2 cup    Breadcrumbs (3 loaf ends dried for 2 days)

1. Preheat to 375 degrees. 

2. Place the Jalapenos on a baking sheet and place into the oven. Roast the peppers for 5-7 minutes per side, or until blistered. 

3. Remove the peppers from the oven and place in a zip lock bag. Close and set aside for 5- 10 minutes.

4. Remove the peppers, peel off the skin, slice the pepper and remove the stem and seeds. Dice and set aside. 

5. Add the olive oil to a large skillet on medium high. 

6. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes.

7. Add the garlic and sauté for another minute then remove and set aside. 

8. The ends of the loafs are the best to dry. Take the dried bread. Place in a large zip lock bag. Make sure it is zipped. Place a towel over the top. With a meat tenderizer, hammer, or mallet crush the bread to crumbs. 

9. In a large bowl combine the beef, chorizo, spices, and breadcrumbs.

10. Add the eggs, mayo, 1/2 cup of the spicy sauce, cheese, roasted jalapenos and sautéed vegetables. Stir thoroughly to combine. 

11. Place the mixture in a cooking spray coated loaf pan or square pan. 

12. Place in the oven for 25 minutes. 

13. Remove the meatloaf, drain the juices, then spread the rest of the spicy sauce onto the loaf. 

14. Place back in the oven for 15 minutes. Depending on your oven. Test to make sure it's done. Add another 5 minutes if necessary.

15. Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes before slicing. 

Pairs well with a Riesling. Serve with potatoes or coleslaw. 

Enjoy.