Recipe for Taco Meatloaf (Mexican Meatloaf) Recipe
This flavorful Taco Meatloaf, also known as Mexican Meatloaf, combines the classic flavors of tacos in a comforting meatloaf dish. Packed with seasoned ground beef, cheese, and salsa, this recipe is a delicious twist on traditional meatloaf.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Meatloaf:
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 packet taco seasoning (¼ cup)
- 1 cup white onion, finely chopped
- 4 ounces green chiles, drained
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1½ cups grated cheddar jack cheese (divided into 1 cup and ½ cup)
- 1 cup salsa (divided in half)
For Garnish:
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, milk, eggs, taco seasoning, onion, green chiles, crushed tortilla chips, garlic, 1 cup of grated cheese, and ½ cup salsa. Mix well.
- Shape the meatloaf: Form the meat mixture into a loaf shape and place it in the prepared pan. Top with the remaining ½ cup of salsa.
- Bake: Bake for 1 hour 20 minutes. Top with the remaining ½ cup grated cheese and return to the oven for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Taco Meatloaf, Mexican Meatloaf, Taco Seasoning Recipe, Ground Beef Recipe
