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Expand1 1/2 pound ground beef Ask a question about this ingredient
2 eggs Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 large onion, grated Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cloves garlic, grated Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 teaspoon pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon dried thyme Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon allspice Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 teaspoon cayenne Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup frozen corn, thawed Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup wheat germ Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup colby jack cheese, shredded Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup pepita seeds Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons onion, finely minced Ask a question about this ingredient
1 clove garlic, minced Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 slice buttermilk bread, diced Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon vegetable oil Ask a question about this ingredient
7 ounces green chiles, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/2 cup chicken broth Ask a question about this ingredient
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl combine all ingredients for meatloaf and using your hands, mix until evenly distributed. Place into a lightly greased loaf pan and bake about 45-50 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepIn the meantime place pumpkin seeds, cilantro and parsley into a food processor and pulse into a paste.
Ask a question about this stepIn a medium sauce pan heat oil over medium heat and add onion and garlic. Let cook about one minute, then add bread and cook another 2 to 3 minutes, until evenly toasted.
Ask a question about this stepNext add green chiles and cook a minute more. Finally add broth and herb pumpkin seed paste and mix thoroughly.
Ask a question about this stepBring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and let cook 3 to 5 minutes. Add cream and season with salt to taste.
Ask a question about this stepLet meatloaf rest a few minutes before slicing. Serve green chile herb pepita cream sauce over slices of meatloaf.
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