Slow Cooker Taco Meat Loaf Recipe - Recipezazz.com

Ingredients

• *FOR TACO MEATLOAF*
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes (fire-roasted, see first ingredient for Smoky Tomato Salsa)
• 3/4 cup crushed tortilla chips
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (or chili powder)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 pound lean ground pork
• 1 cup corn (frozen whole-kernel)
• 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or Pepper Jack cheese, about 2oz)
• *FOR SMOKY TOMATO SALSA*
• 1 can (28 ounce) crushed tomatoes (fire-roasted, minus 1/2 cup which is used for the meat loaf)
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped finely
• 1/3 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and seeded
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• *OPTIONAL - FOR SERVING*
• warmed tortillas
• additional toppings (such as chopped green onions, whole kernel corn, or chopped cilantro)
• 1 avocado, sliced
• lime wedges, garnish