Mexican Meatloaf

Name: Mexican Meatloaf
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 1 1 1/2 lbs ground beef; 3/4 cup mild picante sauce; 1 1; 1/2 cup finely crushed tortilla chips; 1 medium onion; 1 large egg; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1 -2 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 picante sauce; 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese or 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese; 1 sour cream; 1 fresh cilantro stem

Prep: 20 minsCook: 40 mins

Prep

20 mins

Cook

40 mins

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

Nut-Free

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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

Servings:

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

Detail level

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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