MEXICAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine beef, crushed chips, soup mix, 1/2 cup of the taco sauce, one lightly beaten egg, and 1/2 tsp. black pepper, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 1 chopped jalapeño. Press mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 10-inch deep-dish pie plate. 2. Heat rice according to package directions. In a large bowl combine rice, corn, black beans, tomatoes, cheese, Anaheim pepper, cilantro, remaining 1/4 cup taco sauce, and remaining egg. Spoon mixture into meat shell. Place pie plate on a baking sheet. Cover loosely with foil. 3. Bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake 20 minutes more or until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees F. Let cool 15 minutes. Top with chips, jalapeño, and cilantro. Makes 6 servings with room for a little leftovers. *When working with hot chile peppers, wear plastic gloves or wash hands well after cutting, because the peppers contain oil that may burn skin and eyes. A helpful tool is to wash hands with a little toothpaste, then with soap.