Taco Meat Loaf

I used to be scared of meat loaf but once I found that it didn't have to be a dry lump of meat served with ketchup, and that you can change it up with any variety of flavors you want, I'm becoming more of a fan. This yummy version smelled soooo good while it was cooking I couldn't wait to eat it, and it didn't disappoint.

Taco Meat Loaf
from Cooking with Paula Deen, Sep/Oct 2009

Ingredients

2 lbs. ground chuck
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 (1 oz) pkg. taco seasoning mix
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 large egg
1 cup crushed tortilla chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.

2. In a large bowl, combine ground chuck, onion, cilantro, and taco seasoning mix. Add tomato sauce and egg, stirring to combine. using hands, work in crushed tortilla chips until mixture is combined. Shape into a 10" loaf on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until meat loaf is cooked through. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.