Elk Tex-Mex Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground elk
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup mild salsa
• 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs, dry
• 1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 3/4 cup onion, diced
• 1/2 cup canned corn, drained
• 1/2 cup sweet red pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup salsa (mild, medium or hot)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F

2. 2

   Spray an 8 x 4 inch loaf pan with cooking spray.

3. 3

   In a bowl, combine ground beef, egg, 1/3 cup salsa, bread crumbs,

4. 4

   coriander, garlic and cumin.

5. 5

   On a 12 inch square piece of waxed paper, pat out mixture into an 8 inch square.

6. 6

   Filling: In a nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray, cook onions over medium heat for 5 minutes or until softened.

7. 7

   Stir in corn; cook 5 to 8 minutes or until corn begins to brown.

8. 8

   Stir in red peppers; cook for 3 minutes or until softened.

9. 9

   Spread over meatloaf and sprinkle with cheese.

10. 10

    Using the waxed paper as a guide, roll up the meatloaf; carefully place in loaf pan seam side down.

11. 11

    Spoon ¼ cup salsa over top.

12. 12

    Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until meat is well cooked.

13. 13

    Let rest 10 minutes before carefully inverting onto a serving platter.

14. 14

    Slice& serve with extra salsa.