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Mexican Taco Meatloaf

Mexican Taco Meatloaf: A Flavorful Twist for Dinner Fun

Discover the unique flavors of Mexican Taco Meatloaf, merging comfort food and taco zest for a family-friendly meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatloaf
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey/chicken for lighter option
  • 2 cups Corn Tortilla Chips or gluten-free breadcrumbs substitute
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion diced
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper diced
  • 2 large Eggs whisked
  • 1 can Rotel Tomatoes
  • 1 cup Canned Corn drained, omit if preferred
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning or homemade
  • 1 cup Cheddar or Pepper Jack Cheese omit for dairy-free
  • to taste Red Taco Sauce optional topping
  • to taste Cilantro or Parsley for garnishing

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Steps to Make the Meatloaf
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix gently until just blended.
  3. Transfer the mixture into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan and shape into a loaf.
  4. Bake for 50 minutes, then add taco sauce and extra cheese and bake for another 10-15 minutes.
  5. Let rest for 10 minutes under foil before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with fresh cilantro on top for an extra burst of flavor.

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