Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
2. Apply non-stick spray to a large roasting pan.
3. In a large bowl mix together until combined:
• 1 lb ground beef
• ¹/₂ lb ground pork
• ³/₄ cup onions , finely chopped
• ¹/₂ cup green bell pepper , finely chopped
• 2 TBS parsley, American , finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 2 eggs, large
• ¹/₂ cup breadcrumbs, seasoned
• 1 tsp salt
• ¹/₂ tsp black pepper, ground
4. Pat half of the meat mixture into a rectangle about 9x4 inches onto the prepared roasting pan.
5. Layer in the center of the rectangle:
• ¹/₂ lb smoked chorizo sausage , casing removed
6. Mold the remaining meat mixture around and over the chorizo to cover it completely.
7. Pour over the meat loaf:
• 1 cup chili sauce , *
8. Bake in the over for 1 1/2 hours, basting occasionally with the pan juices.
9. With a large spatula, carefully transfer the meat loaf to a serving platter and serve.