Santa Fe Meat Loaf Recipe

Name: Santa Fe Meat Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon minced canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce; 1/2 pound 7% fat ground turkey; 1 pound ground turkey breast; 3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs; 2/3 cup mild chunky salsa, divided; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 6 slices 30%-less-fat center-cut bacon (such as Oscar Mayer), cooked and crumbled; 2 large egg whites; 3/4 cup (3 ounces) reduced-fat finely shredded Mexican-style four cheese blend (such as Kraft 2% milk)

Servings: persons

Cooking spray
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce
1/2 pound 7% fat ground turkey
1 pound ground turkey breast
3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
2/3 cup mild chunky salsa, divided
1 teaspoon dried oregano
6 slices 30%-less-fat center-cut bacon (such as Oscar Mayer), cooked and crumbled
2 large egg whites
3/4 cup (3 ounces) reduced-fat finely shredded Mexican-style four cheese blend (such as Kraft 2% milk)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion, bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, and garlic to pan; saute 1 1/2 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in chipotle chile; saute 30 seconds. Remove from pan; cool. Combine onion mixture, turkey, turkey breast, breadcrumbs, 1/3 cup salsa, oregano, bacon, and egg whites in a large bowl.
3
Place half of turkey mixture in an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Arrange cheese over top, leaving a 1/2-inch border around outside edges. Arrange remaining turkey mixture over cheese, pressing edges to pack. Spread the remaining 1/3 cup salsa over top of meat loaf. Bake at 350u00b0 for 1 hour and 25 minutes or until a thermometer registers 165u00b0. Let stand 10 minutes. Remove from pan; cut into 12 slices.

929

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cooking spray, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Santa Fe Meat Loaf falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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Santa Fe Meat Loaf

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