GONZALES MEAT LOAF

Ingredients:
2 lbs. ground sirloin
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 C fine, dry breadcrumbs
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium-size red onion, chopped (I use Vidalia)
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 ½ C (6 oz) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
¼ to ½ C firmly packed brown sugar
½ C chopped fresh cilantro
¼ C Worcestershire sauce
2 T hot sauce
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

Directions:
Combine all ingredients. I shape into 2 loaves and place in a 9 X 13 pan. (I like to spread ketchup on the top of the loaves.) Bake at 350° for 45 minutes; increase heat to 425°, and bake 15 more minutes or until done. (I like for it to be very charred around the edges) Let meat loaf stand 10 minutes before serving. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Recipe shared by Amy Davis' Mom (Bunny)