Southwest-Style Meatloaf (Turkey, Chicken Or Beef)

Name: Southwest-Style Meatloaf (Turkey, Chicken Or Beef)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices bacon, diced; 1 medium cooking onion, diced; 1 green pepper, diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons hot sauce (i.e.: Tabasco, chipotles hot sauce recommended); 1/3 cup hot salsa; 1 1/2 lbs ground chicken or 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 1 cup grated monterey jack cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

2 slices bacon, diced
1 medium cooking onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons hot sauce (i.e.: Tabasco, chipotles hot sauce recommended)
1/3 cup hot salsa
1 1/2 lbs ground chicken or 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 cup grated monterey jack cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese

1
Cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, until golden.
2
Add onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic.
3
Cook until the onion is soft.
4
Stir in chili powder, oregano, salt and hot sauce.
5
In a medium bowl, combine contents of skillet with the salsa, ground meat, breadcrumbs and egg.
6
Spoon mixture in large loaf pan.
7
Place in preheated 350 F oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
8
Sprinkle cheese on top and return to oven until the cheese is melted.
9
Remove from oven let stand for at least 10 minutes.
10
Serve with Salsa and sour cream on the side.

589

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices bacon, diced, 1 medium cooking onion, diced, 1 green pepper, diced, 1 stalk celery, diced, and more.

Yes, Southwest-Style Meatloaf (Turkey, Chicken Or Beef) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!