Mexican Taco Meatloaf

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This Mexican-inspired meatloaf with taco seasoning is a delicious comfort food dish. My Mexican grandmother would use leftover corn tortilla chips in our meatloaf, and everyone loved it! They all wanted seconds along with the recipe.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 9x5x3-inch loaf
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 1 cup crushed tortilla chips

  • ¾ cup shredded pepper Jack cheese

  • 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix

  • 2 large eggs, beaten

  • ½ cup milk

  • ¼ cup mild red taco sauce, or more to taste

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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  2. Mix together beef, onion, tortilla chips, pepper Jack cheese, and taco seasoning in a large bowl until combined.

    beef mixture ingredients combined in a bowl

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  3. Whisk together eggs, milk, and taco sauce in a medium bowl.

    sauce ingredients combined in a bowl

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  4. Add to beef mixture and stir until well combined.

    sauce and beef mixtures combined

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  5. Press mixture into a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan. Pour a strip of taco sauce down the center of loaf.

    mixture pressed into a loaf pan and ketchup poured on top

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  6. Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and browned on top, 45 to 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of loaf should read at least 160 degrees F (72 degrees C).

    meatloaf baked until top is browned

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  7. Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

272 Calories
17g Fat
7g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 272
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 21%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 120mg 40%
Sodium 468mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 22g 43%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 106mg 8%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 264mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.