CHORIZO MEATLOAF

Serves 6

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup finely diced Texas 1015 Sweet Onion
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1 rib celery, finely diced
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 pound ground beef
• 8 ounces Mexican chorizo
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup ketchup, plus more for brushing
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs

Garnish: optional

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoon Texas 1015 Sweet Onions, finely diced

Directions:

In a skillet over medium high heat oil. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until vegetables are soft and translucent, season with garlic powder, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat, set aside.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a large bowl combine ground beef, chorizo, salt, cumin, pepper, eggs, ketchup, heavy cream, and breadcrumbs. Mix with hands until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Place meatloaf mix into loaf pan. Place in oven and bake for 45-50 minutes.

Remove from oven, allow to cool for five minutes, and carefully remove from pan. Brush while still warm with ketchup, slice and serve garnished with cilantro and onions.

Recipe courtesy of Vianney Rodriguez of Sweet Life Bake.