Title: Cajun Meatloaf with Tomato Salsa
Categories: Meat Meatloaf
Yield: 8 Servings

MEATLOAF
1	tb	Canola oil
1	lg	Onion; finely chopped
4	md	Garlic cloves; minced
3	tb	Jalapeno peppers; minced
2	tb	Sun-dried tomatoes; minced
1/4	c	Capers; well drianed
1/3	c	Tomato paste
3	ts	Chili powder
1	ts	Ground cumin
1/2	ts	Cayenne pepper
1 1/2	lb	Ground turkey breast meat
1/2	lb	Lean ground beef
1/2	c	Bread crumbs
1/2	c	Nonfat milk
SALSA
2	c	Plum tomatoes; finely diced
1/2	c	White onion; finely minced
1/2	c	Cilantro; minced
2	tb	Cider vinegar
1	ts	Sugar

Note - measure after mincing/dicing

Meatloaf - Heat the oil in a lg. skillet over med-low heat. Add the onion and garlic; saute until soft, about 10 mins. Transfer to a lg. mixing bowl. Add the jalapeno peppers, sun dried tomatoes, capers, tomato paste, chilip owder, cumin, and cayenne to the onion mixture, combining well. Add the turkey, ground beef, bread crumbs, and milk, combining thoroughly.

Transfer to a 9x5" loaf pan. Bake in a preheated 350~ oven 1.1/2 hrs. Test for doneness. Remove from the oven and let rest 10 mins. before slicing.

Salsa - Combine the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, vinegar, and sugar. Serve with the meatloaf.

Source: TPA Trib (2/24/94)

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