italian meatloaf

this is the only meat loaf i make, but i love it!

1 can meat spaghetti sauce
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 c bread crumbs
1/2 c chopped onions
1/2 c green pepper, chopped
3 eggs, beaten
parmesan

mix all but 1/2 jar of sauce w/ hands and press into loaf pan. bake at 400 for 45 minutes. pour remaining sauce over top and sprinkle w/ parmesan. bake an additional 15 minutes. serves 6.

*i use 2 lbs. of ground beef and split the meat mixture between 2 loaf pans. i also omit the green pepper.

chunky salsa

if you want a smoother consistency, you can run this through a blender or food processor, but like it super chunky, almost more like pico de gallo.

8 roma tomatoes
1/2 medium white onion
peppers of your choice (i used 3 medium and 4 hot hatch chilies)
8 cloves garlic
1/2 bunch cilantro
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons salt

dice tomatoes, onion, and peppers (throw the pepper seeds away). mince garlic and cilantro. mix all together in a large bowl, then add spices. toss to coat thoroughly. serve w/ tortilla chips or use to top tacos, enchiladas, or whatever else you like.