Mexican Taco Meatloaf
A juicy beef meatloaf with crushed tortilla chips, salsa, cheddar, and taco style spices.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- 9x5 loaf pan
- Rimmed Baking Sheet
- Instant read thermometer
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lb ground beef 80 percent lean
- 1 cup tortilla chips finely crushed
- ½ cup thick salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup yellow onion finely chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F and set a 9x5 loaf pan on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Soften. Mix the chips, salsa, eggs, onion, and spices in a large bowl and rest 5 minutes.
- Mix. Add the beef and cheddar and mix by hand until just combined.
- Bake. Press into the pan and bake about 1 hour until the center reaches 160 degrees F.
- Rest. Rest 10 minutes, pour off the juices, and slice.
Notes
Substitutions: Use crushed crackers in place of chips or ground turkey cooked to 165 degrees F in place of beef.
Tips: Do not overmix, and pat the top smooth for even baking.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months. Reheat to 165 degrees F.