Mexican Meatloaf
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
1
Difficulty
Medium
My family absolutely loves this Mexican meatloaf, and I think you will too. It's one of those weeknight dinners that comes together in just an hour from start to finish, making it perfect for busy evenings. Ground beef is loaded with iron and B vitamins that keep your energy up, and when you mix it with picante sauce, crushed tortilla chips, and warm spices like cumin and chili powder, you get something truly special. The best part is how budget friendly it is using ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. Top it with melted cheese and a dollop of sour cream, and everyone at the table will be asking for seconds.
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Ingredients
- 11 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 710 mlmild picante sauce
- 11(4 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained)
- 237 mlfinely crushed tortilla chips
- 1 mediumonion(chopped)
- 1 largeegg(lightly beaten)
- 1 teaspoonsground cumin
- 11 -2 teaspoon chili powder(to your preference)
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 1picante sauce
- 237 mlshredded monterey jack cheese or 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 1sour cream
- 1fresh cilantro stem
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Instructions
- 1
Combine first 9 ingredients and place in lightly greased loaf pan.
- 2
Bake at 375 for 40 minutes or until done.
- 3
During last 10 minutes of baking, spoon desired amount of picante sauce over loaf and sprinkle with cheese.
- 4
Garnish with sour cream and cilantro, if desired.
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