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Taco Meatloaf

A flavorful twist on traditional meatloaf, infused with taco spices and topped with zesty salsa.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatloaf Base
  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs preferably whole wheat
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese for topping
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
Topping
  • 1 cup salsa for topping
  • 1/4 cup sour cream optional for serving
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro optional for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Meatloaf
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Mix until well combined, but do not overmix.
  4. Transfer the mixture into a loaf pan and shape it into a loaf.
Bake the Meatloaf
  1. Spread salsa evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
  3. In the last 10 minutes of baking, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and return to the oven until melted.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  2. Serve with additional salsa, sour cream, and chopped cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

This meatloaf can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before baking.

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