Southwestern Pork Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Southwestern Pork Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium cloves garlic, smashed and peeled; 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and cut into quarters; 1 medium onion, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks; 1 small red bell pepper, seeded, de-ribbed and cut into 2-inch chunks; ⅔ cup fresh cilantro; 1 13 pounds mild or unseasoned pork sausage, removed from casing; ⅓ cup unseasoned dried bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 scant tablespoon cumin; 1 scant tablespoon dried oregano

Servings: persons

1
Place a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 350 degrees.
2
Place the garlic and jalapeno in the bowl of a food processor.
3
Pulse 10 times to coarsely chop.
4
Add onion, and pulse 10 more times.
5
Add the bell pepper and cilantro and pulse 10 more times.
6
There should be about 3 cups vegetables chopped medium fine.
7
Combine all of the ingredients.
8
Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts.
9
Form into mounded ovals that do not touch in a 9-by-13-inch heatproof glass pan.
10
Bake for 30 minutes.
11
(Meat temperature can be checked with a thermometer; it should be 145 degrees.)
12
Remove from oven, and let rest 5 minutes.
13
Using a pancake turner, remove each loaf and serve.

369

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium cloves garlic, smashed and peeled, 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and cut into quarters, 1 medium onion, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks, 1 small red bell pepper, seeded, de-ribbed and cut into 2-inch chunks, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Pork 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Southwestern Pork Meatloaf

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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