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 tomatoes, canned, 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, tomatoes, tortilla chips, cheddar, salsa, taco seasoning, onion, avocado, and pepper.
Step 3 –Crumble the beef over the mixture and stir until well combined.
Step 4 –Shape the mixture into two 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.
