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Recipe for Taco Meatloaf Recipe

Recipe for Taco Meatloaf Recipe
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This Taco Meatloaf recipe is a delightful twist on traditional meatloaf, infused with Mexican flavors like salsa, taco seasoning, and cheddar jack cheese. Juicy and flavorful, it’s a perfect dish for a fun and tasty family dinner.

Ingredients

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)

Garnish:

  • Chopped cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  2. 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 until thoroughly combined.
  3. Shape and bake: Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place it in the prepared pan. Top with the remaining ½ cup of salsa. Bake for 1 hour 20 minutes. Top with the remaining ½ cup grated cheese and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese melts and the meatloaf reaches 160°F.

Notes

  • Do not add extra taco seasoning; the recipe is perfectly seasoned with 1 packet for 2 pounds of ground beef.
  • You can use a 9.5 x 5.5 loaf pan with the same recipe without changing the cook time.
  • Mixing the raw meatloaf ingredients with hands, preferably gloved, ensures thorough mixing.

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