Mexican Taco Meatloaf
A flavorful twist on classic meatloaf, featuring lean ground beef, crushed tortilla chips, spicy pepper Jack cheese, and zesty taco seasoning, baked to perfection and served with a tangy taco sauce glaze.
Equipment
- Loaf pan (9x5x3-inch)
- Mixing bowls
- Oven
Ingredients
- - 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
- - 1 small onion chopped
- - 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
- - ¾ cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
- - 1 1 oz packet taco seasoning mix
- - 2 large eggs beaten
- - ½ cup milk
- - ¼ cup mild red taco sauce or more to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, chopped onion, crushed tortilla chips, shredded pepper Jack cheese, and taco seasoning until well combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together beaten eggs, milk, and taco sauce. Add to the beef mixture and stir until thoroughly combined.
- Press the mixture into a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan. Pour a strip of taco sauce down the center of the loaf.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, until cooked through and browned on top. Ensure the internal temperature reaches at least 160°F (72°C) when tested with an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf.
Notes
- Customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of taco seasoning and taco sauce.
- Serve slices of meatloaf with additional taco sauce on the side, along with Mexican-style rice and beans for a complete meal.
- Leftover meatloaf makes delicious sandwiches the next day.
- Serve slices of meatloaf with additional taco sauce on the side, along with Mexican-style rice and beans for a complete meal.
- Leftover meatloaf makes delicious sandwiches the next day.