Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 sweet red peppers or 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 cup drained red kidney beans
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, beat egg with a fork.

2. Add bread crumbs, salt and pepper.

3. Gently mix in ground beef.

4. Set aside.

5. In a large frying pan, heat oil on medium-high heat.

6. Add onion; cook for 5 minutes or until softened.

7. Add sweet pepper and chili powder.

8. Cook for another 4 minutes.

9. Let cool slightly and then add to beef mixture.

10. Add kidney beans and salsa.

11. Pack into an 8 by 4 inch loaf pan.

12. Bake in preheated 350F (180C) degree oven for 60-75 minutes.

13. Drain off fat.

14. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top of meatloaf and return to oven for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.