Stuffed Mexican Meatloaf

2 lb Ground Chuck

8 oz (1 cn) Tomato Sauce

1/2 c Taco Seasoning Mix * PLUS

2 T Taco Seasoning Mix *

1/3 c Chopped Green Pepper

1/3 c Finely Chopped Onion

1 1/2 ea Slices White Bread **

1 ea Large Egg, Slightly Beaten

2 c Shredded Cheddar Cheese

1/2 c Sour Cream

1 x Cheddar Cheese Slices

-GARNISHES

- 1 x Avocado Slices

1 x Cherry Tomatoes

* Total Amount of Taco Seasoing mix is 1/2 cup plus 2 Tablespoons. ** Tear bread slices into fresh bread crumbs. ~

- Combine ground beef, tomato sauce, taco seasoning mix, green pepper, onion, bread crumbs and egg; mix thoroughly. Combine shredded cheese and sour cream. Place half the meat mixture in 9 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 2 3/4-inch loaf pan. Make deep well the length of loaf; place cheese mixture in well. Place remaining meat mixture on top of cheese; seal well. Bake in moderate oven (375 degrees F.) 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours. Pour off drippings. Top meatloaf with overlapping cheese triangles. Let meatloaf stand 8 to 10 minutes. Place on serving platter and garnish with avocado slies;

place cherry tomato in center of each avocado slice.