Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 3/4 cup quick-cooking rolled oats or 3/4 cup old fashioned oats, uncooked
  • 1 (15 ounce) can no-bean chili, divided
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup sliced scallion, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 1/2 cup colby-monterey jack cheese or 1/2 cup taco cheese

Method

  • Pre-heat oven to 350°.
  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, oats, 2/3 cup chili, egg, 1/4 cup scallions, salt and pepper; mix lightly but thoroughly then press the mixture evenly into a 9-inch round metal cake pan.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes or until center of meatloaf registers 160° on an instant-read thermometer; remove from oven and set aside.
  • Place remaining chili in a microwave-safe bowl; cover and heat on high for 1-2 minutes.
  • Drain any juices from meatloaf and discard.
  • Top drained meatloaf with hot chili; sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese has melted.
  • Let meatloaf stand 5 minutes before cutting; top with remaining 1/4 cup scallions.
  • To serve, cut meatloaf into 8 wedges.