A spicy twist on a classic recipe! This Mexican Meatloaf is packed with beef, cheese, seasonings, chilies and salsa. The results are a mouthwatering meal!

I had a lifelong aversion to meatloaf up until the past couple years. My mom used to make it when I was younger and I hated it. Actually, I hated most foods being the picky kid I was, but meatloaf I loathed. Even the name sounded gross to me.

A few years back, John asked why I never made meatloaf for supper. He had grown up on his mom’s meatloaf too, but had the opposite experience. He loved meatloaf and wanted it to be a part of our regular meal plan.

The first meatloaf I made I used regular store brand ketchup. I was not a fan. John was in heaven though.

Mexican Meatloaf

The second time around I changed up some ingredients and omitted the ketchup. Instead I used salsa and made it a Mexican style meatloaf! Crushed tortilla chips, taco seasoning and salsa gave it the spicy Mexican flavour that I love in other foods. It turned out fabulous! I ended up eating more than John, which isn’t easy to do.

I also added shredded cheddar cheese in the loaf itself to add some extra flavour. The topping is simple: salsa and green onions. I wanted to avoid the sugar laden sauce that normally goes on meatloaf.

This meatloaf is moist, a wee bit spicy and is easy to make. The only thing is that ground beef prices are so high these days so I can’t make it as often as I’d like. Ground chicken can be used as a replacement though.

I like to remove my meatloaf from the loaf pan for serving. I find it’s way easier to cut into slices on a serving platter vs. trying to maneuver a knife in a loaf pan.

How to Make Mexican Meatloaf

Start by spraying a loaf pan with cooking spray and preheating the oven to 350F.

Add ground beef (uncooked), tortillas, some of the salsa, eggs, taco seasoning and green chilies to a large bowl. Get in there with your clean hands to combine. I find using your hands to be the easiest way to mix.

Add the mixture to the loaf pan. Put it on a baking sheet and into the oven for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes. I recommend using a meat thermometer to check for doneness.

Remove the loaf pan from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before flipping over onto a serving platter. Spread salsa and green onions on top. Slice it up and serve hot.

This meatloaf is moist, a wee bit spicy and is easy to make. The only thing is that ground beef prices are so high these days so I can’t make it as often as I’d like. Ground chicken can be used as a replacement though.

I like to remove my meatloaf from the loaf pan for serving. I find it’s way easier to cut into slices on a serving platter vs. trying to maneuver a knife in a loaf pan.

So here it is everyone: the meatloaf recipe that made me like meatloaf again. I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I do!

You might also like this Caribbean Meatloaf or Sunday Meatloaf.

Try this Dill Pickle Roast Beef.

What do you put in your meatloaf?

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Mexican Meatloaf

Yield: 6

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Bake Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

A classic recipe with a spicy twist! Beef, cheese, seasonings, chilies and salsa results in a mouthwatering meal.

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Ingredients

• 2 lb extra lean ground beef
• 1 1/2 cup crushed tortillas
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2/3 cup salsa + 1/2 cup salsa
• 2 eggs
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1 can green chilies (127ml)
• 3 green onions, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, add ground beef, tortillas, cheese, 2/3 cup salsa, eggs, taco seasoning and green chilies. With your clean hands, combine the mixture until everything is mixed together well.
3. Add meat to a loaf pan. Place on a baking sheet and put in the oven for 1 to 1 hour 10 minutes, or until meat is cooked. Use a meat thermometer to check.
4. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before flipping over onto a serving platter. Spread 1/2 cup salsa and green onions on top. Serve hot.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1 slice
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 590Total Fat: 25.2gSaturated Fat: 7.9gTrans Fat: 0.4gUnsaturated Fat: 15.2gCholesterol: 171mgSodium: 1019.4mgCarbohydrates: 44.8gFiber: 4gSugar: 2.8gProtein: 44.4g

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