Stuffed Mexican Meatloaf

2 lb Ground Beef Chuck 1 1/2 ea Slices White Bread **
8 oz (1 cn) Tomato Sauce 1 ea Large Egg, Slightly Beaten
1/2 c Taco Seasoning Mix * PLUS 2 c Shredded Cheddar Cheese
2 tb Taco Seasoning Mix * 1/2 c Sour Cream
1/3 c Chopped Green Pepper 1 x Cheddar Cheese Slices
1/3 c Finely Chopped Onion
8 servings
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1 x Avocado Slices 1 x Cherry Tomatoes

* Total Amount of Taco Seasoing mix is 1/2 cup plus 2 Tablespoons. ** Tear
bread slices into fresh bread crumbs.
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Combine ground beef, tomato sauce, taco seasoning mix, green pepper,
onion,bread crumbs and egg; mix thoroughly. Combine shredded cheese and
sour cream. Place half the meat mixture in 9 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 2 3/4-inch loaf
pan. Make deep well the length of loaf; place cheese mixture in well.
Place remaining meat mixture on top of cheese; seal well. Bake in moderate
oven (375 degrees F.) 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours. Pour off drippings. Top
meatloaf with overlapping cheese triangles. Let meatloaf stand 8 to 10
minutes. Place on serving platter and garnish with avocado slies; place
cherry tomato in center of each avocado slice.