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Mexican taco meatloaf

Mexican Taco Meatloaf

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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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

  • Loaf pan (9x5x3-inch)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, chopped onion, crushed tortilla chips, shredded pepper Jack cheese, and taco seasoning until well combined.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together beaten eggs, milk, and taco sauce. Add to the beef mixture and stir until thoroughly combined.
  4. Press the mixture into a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan. Pour a strip of taco sauce down the center of the loaf.
  5. 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.
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