Mexican Fiesta Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Mexican Fiesta Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon safflower oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 medium white onion, finely chopped; 12 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 lbs ground beef; 12 lb ground pork; 1 bunch spinach, washed and chopped; 1 medium carrot, grated; 1 cup black beans (home cooked or canned, and drained); 1 tomatoes, chopped; 1 small zucchini, coarsely grated; ½ cup oatmeal, dry (depending upon wetness from vegetables, can add 1/4 cup more when mixing); 2 eggs; ½ cup half-and-half; 1 chipotle chile in adobo, minced (or 1 tbsp bottled chipotle sauce); 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon dried oregano (preferably mexican or strong greek oregano) or ½ tablespoon fresh oregano, minced (preferably mexican or strong greek oregano)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon safflower oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium white onion, finely chopped
12 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 lbs ground beef
12 lb ground pork
1 bunch spinach, washed and chopped
1 medium carrot, grated
1 cup black beans (home cooked or canned, and drained)
1 tomatoes, chopped
1 small zucchini, coarsely grated
½ cup oatmeal, dry (depending upon wetness from vegetables, can add 1/4 cup more when mixing)
2 eggs
½ cup half-and-half
1 chipotle chile in adobo, minced (or 1 tbsp bottled chipotle sauce)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano (preferably mexican or strong greek oregano) or ½ tablespoon fresh oregano, minced (preferably mexican or strong greek oregano)

1
Preheat over to 350F.
2
Warm oil in a medium skillet over medium- low heat.
3
Saute onion, bell pepper, and garlic in skillet until softened, about 5 minutes.
4
Mix sauted vegetables and all other ingredients in a large bowl.
5
Pack mixture into 9 by 5 loaf pan, or several smaller loaf pans if you prefer.
6
Bake until meatloaf is cooked through, approximately 1 hour.
7
Remove from over and pour off any fat.
8
Let rest for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.
9
Taco sauce makes a good accompaniment.

4515

kcal

Calories

340

Fat

Carbs

301

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon safflower oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1 medium white onion, finely chopped, 12 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Mexican Fiesta Meatloaf 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.

Mexican Fiesta Meatloaf

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