Tex-Mex Meat Loaf

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 1/2 cups bottles salsa
• 75 whole (3 to 4 cup) nacho-flavored baked tortilla chips, finely ground (about 1 1/4 cup)
• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shredded taco-flavored cheese
• Avocado slices, shredded
• Taco-flavored cheese, tortilla chips and salsa (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Beat eggs slightly in large bowl.
3. Add ground beef, 1 cup salsa, ground chips, bread crumbs, salt and half the cheese; mix together until well combined.
4. Turn mixture into a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan; pat firmly into shape.
5. Bake for 1 hour.
6. Spread meat loaf with remaining salsa; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
7. Return to oven and bake 15 minutes.
8. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes.
9. Drain off any grease; remove loaf to cutting board. Cut into slices.
10. Serve with additional salsa, if desired.
11. Garnish with avocado and cheese.