Cheesy Southwestern Meat Loaf Recipe

Name: Cheesy Southwestern Meat Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup prepared salsa; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 4 (6 inch) corn tortillas (torn into rough pieces); 1 12 lbs lean ground beef (85%); ¼ cup chopped cilantro; 3 scallions (sliced thin); 2 large eggs; 1 tablespoon minced chipotle chile in adobo; ¾ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 cup monterey jack pepper cheese (shredded)

Servings: persons

1 cup prepared salsa
1 tablespoon brown sugar
4 (6 inch) corn tortillas (torn into rough pieces)
1 12 lbs lean ground beef (85%)
¼ cup chopped cilantro
3 scallions (sliced thin)
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon minced chipotle chile in adobo
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup monterey jack pepper cheese (shredded)

1
Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat over to 425 degrees.
2
Combine salsa and sugar in saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until thickened, about 5 minutes.
3
Process tortillas in food processor until coarsely ground; transfer to large bowl.
4
Add beef, cilantro, scalliions, eggs, chipotle, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to bowl and mix until combined.
5
Form mixture into four 4 x 3 inch oval loaves.
6
Heat oil in large ovensafe nonstick skiller over meduim-high heat until just smoking.
7
Cook loaves until well browned, 3-5 minutes per side.
8
Spoon 1 tablespoon salsa mixture over each loaf', transfer skillet to the over, bake until salsa mixture is bubbling, about 10 minutes.
9
Sprinkle loaves with cheese and continue to bake until cheese is melted and meat registers 160 degrees, about 5 minutes longer.
10
Serve, passing remaining salsa mixture at table.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup prepared salsa, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 4 (6 inch) corn tortillas (torn into rough pieces), 1 12 lbs lean ground beef (85%), and more.

Yes, Cheesy Southwestern Meat Loaf falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Southwestern Meat Loaf

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