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Easy Mexican Meatloaf

An easy Mexican meatloaf recipe with tortilla chips, salsa and bold spices for a flavorful twist on everyone’s favorite classic comfort food. Ready in one hour for a delicious weeknight dinner.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Resting Time5 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Mexican American
Servings: 8
Author: Dee
Cost: $15

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 pounds ground beef 80/20 mix
  • ¾ cup crushed corn tortilla chips
  • ½ cup chunky salsa
  • 1 medium jalapeño pepper seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onions
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Glaze

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉, cover 9x13 baking pan with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray
  • Break eggs into a large mixing bowl, and whisk well 2 large eggs
  • Add remaining ingredients, and gently mix until just combined 2 pounds ground beef ¾ cup crushed corn tortilla chips ½ cup chunky salsa 1 medium jalapeño pepper 1 tablespoon dried minced onions 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon dried cumin 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Form meat mixture into a loaf shape, about 2 inches tall, in prepared pan
  • Mix glaze ingredients, and brush on top of meatloaf 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until internal temperature is 160℉, according to an instant-read thermometer
  • Remove from oven, and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing

Notes

Do not use lean ground beef. An 80/20 mix is best to make a tender, moist meatloaf. 
Be careful not to over mix the meatloaf mixture, or it will result in a tough loaf.
Let the meatloaf rest for 5-10 minutes for nice, clean slices.
You can sub taco seasoning for the spices.

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 562mg | Potassium: 434mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 433IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 3mg

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