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Mexican Meatloaf

Mexican meatloaf infuses the classic dinner entree with bold southwestern flavor. It's the perfect variation for the old standard and only needs 10 minutes of active prep!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Rest Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex Mex
Servings: 8
Calories: 346kcal
Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 1/4 cups salsa divided (at room temperature)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1 oz pkt taco seasonings
  • pinch dried oregano
  • 1 4 oz can diced green chiles drained
  • 3-4 green onions thinly sliced
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Instructions

  • Spray a 9x5" loaf pan with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  • Add the meat, chips, cheese, 2/3 cup of salsa, eggs, taco seasoning, oregano, and chiles to a large mixing bowl. Using a sturdy wooden spoon, or two clean hands, mix everything together until evenly combined.
    2 lbs lean ground beef, 1 1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips, 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese, 1 1/4 cups salsa, 3 large eggs, 1 1 oz pkt taco seasonings, pinch dried oregano, 1 4 oz can diced green chiles
  • Shape the meat mixture into a loaf that's just a tiny bit smaller than the prepared pan, then transfer the meat loaf into the dish.
  • Bake at 350° for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
  • Carefully remove the pan from the oven, then let the meat rest for 10 minutes.
  • Transfer the meat loaf to a serving platter, then top with the salsa and green onions.
    3-4 green onions
  • Slice and serve warm!

Notes

  • The nonstick spray is totally optional, but it will make for easier clean up.
  • Clean hands will mix everything together the best, but if you don't want to do that use a sturdy wooden spoon and elbow grease. Make sure all the ingredients are very well combined.
  • For a spicier version use jalapenos in place of green chiles
  • Do not cook at a higher temperature. A higher temperature will cause the meat to dry out during baking.
  • Make sure to let the meatloaf rest after baking! This time allows everything to set up so the loaf won't crumble or fall part when slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 890mg | Potassium: 604mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 774IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 224mg | Iron: 4mg