Ingredients
3/4 cup uncooked instant brown rice1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1-1/2 cups salsa, divided 1 large onion, chopped1 large egg, lightly beaten1 celery rib, finely chopped1/4 cup minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon chili powder1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)1 pound ground turkey1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese or Mexican cheese blend
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. Cook rice according to package directions; cool slightly. In a large bowl, combine tomato sauce, 1/2 cup salsa, onion, egg, celery, parsley, cilantro, garlic and seasonings; stir in rice. Add beef and turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly.
Shape into two 8x4-in. loaves in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until a thermometer inserted in center reads 160°, 1 to 1-1/4 hours.
Spread with remaining 1 cup salsa and sprinkle with cheese; bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
