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MEXICAN MEATLOAF

MEXICAN MEATLOAF

This MEXICAN MEATLOAF is a flavorful twist on classic meatloaf, packed with spices and vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 10 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

Meatloaf Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons dried cilantro leaves
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Dash hot pepper sauce or Tabasco optional
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning homemade or store-bought
  • ½ cup chopped green onion or regular onion
  • ½ cup chopped red or green sweet peppers
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 2 10 ounce cans Rotel tomatoes with green chilis well drained
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups crushed tortilla chips or corn chips, divided

Topping for Meatloaf

  • ½ cup salsa
  • ½ cup crushed tortilla chips
  • ½ cup shredded Mexican cheese Finely Shredded Fiesta Blend

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Mix together in a large mixing bowl the ground beef with the minced garlic, cilantro, pepper, salt, hot sauce and taco seasoning.
  • Fold in the onions, peppers, corn, drained tomatoes, egg and 1 ½ cups of the crushed tortilla chips.
  • Form into a loaf and place in baking dish. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
  • Remove and add the salsa, crushed tortilla chips and cheese to the top of the meatloaf.
  • Raise the oven heat to 375 and bake for 35 more minutes uncovered.

Notes

Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 15mg
Keyword Family Dinner, Ground Beef, meatloaf, Mexican recipe, taco seasoning
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