Mexican Meatloaf

Name: Mexican Meatloaf
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 3/4 cup diced canned tomatoes, drained; 1/2 cup tortilla chips, crushed; 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/4 cup salsa; 2 tablespoons taco seasoning; 2 tablespoons onion, diced; 2 tablespoons ripe avocado, diced; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 pound lean ground beef

Beef Mexican Oven

Time: 45 minutes

Yield: 2 servings

About

Imagine if Taco Tuesday got the country cooking treatment: that's Mexican Meatloaf in a nosh-worthy nutshell! The tender, juicy, savory beef is elevated with spicy taco seasoning and creamy avocado, not to mention cheddar cheese and salsa: it's meatloaf like you've never had it before! Mexican Meatloaf is a delicious home-cooked date night meal, as it makes two loaves: one for you and one for your special someone. Alongside mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables, this meatloaf is guaranteed to amaze.

Ingredients

1 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup diced canned tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup tortilla chips, crushed
1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup salsa
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
2 tablespoons onion, diced
2 tablespoons ripe avocado, diced
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound lean ground beef

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2 -In a bowl, combine the egg, the tomatoes, the tortilla chips, the cheddar, the salsa, the taco seasoning, the onions, the avocado, and the pepper.

Step 3 -Crumble the beef over the mixture and mix until well-combined.

Step 4 -Shape the meat mixture into 2 equal loaves.

Step 5 -Place the loaves onto an ungreased 8-inch baking dish.

Step 6 -Bake until the meat is no longer pink and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 160 degrees F, about 30-40 minutes.

Step 7 -Serve hot.

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