Ingredients:
1 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
4 taco shells, crushed
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped green peppers
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons chopped jalapenos
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 lbs lean ground beef
salsa (optional)
sour cream (optional)
Directions:
In a bowl, combine the first 12 ingredidients.
Add beef and mix well.
Press into a 9x5x3 loaf pan coated with nonstick cooking spray.
Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 1 hour or until meat is no longer pink and meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.
Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan.
Drizzle with salsa if desired and top with sour cream if desired.
Servings: 6-8
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 75 min.