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Mexican Meatloaf

Meatloaf bursting with Mexican flavor and stuffed with cheese.
Close up of a Mexican Meatloaf that's been sliced to show the cheesy center.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chorizo
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
  • 1 ounce packet taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup Mexican cheese
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 4 ounces diced green chiles
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 jalapeno, sliced

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 325°. Cut a piece of parchment paper and line a bread pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine the chorizo, beef, tortilla chips, eggs, taco seasoning, cumin, green chiles, onion, and garlic.
  • Add half the meat to the bottom of the pan and press a well down the middle of the meat. Fill the well with cheese, then top with the remaining meat and smooth it out.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 50 minutes and check for doneness with a meat thermometer. 160° is done. It may need an additional 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  • Pour salsa over the meatloaf before serving and top with sliced jalapeno.

Notes

Like it hot? Use a spicier salsa and a spicy taco seasoning.

Nutrition

Calories: 613kcal (31%), Carbohydrates: 20g (7%), Protein: 33g (66%), Fat: 44g (68%), Saturated Fat: 17g (106%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 173mg (58%), Sodium: 848mg (37%), Potassium: 384mg (11%), Fiber: 3g (13%), Sugar: 3g (3%), Calcium: 184mg (18%), Iron: 5mg (28%)