Taco Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Taco Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 1 cup mild enchilada sauce, divided; 1 ounce taco seasoning mix; 1 small bell pepper, finely diced; 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced; 1/2 yellow onion, finely diced; 1 egg, beaten; 3/4 cup shredded mexican cheese; sliced jalapeno, for garnish; chopped cilantro, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 cup mild enchilada sauce, divided
1 ounce taco seasoning mix
1 small bell pepper, finely diced
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
1/2 yellow onion, finely diced
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup shredded mexican cheese
sliced jalapeno, for garnish
chopped cilantro, for garnish

1
Preheat oven to 350 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Add the beef, bread crumbs, 1/2 cup enchilada sauce, taco seasoning, bell pepper, jalapeno, onion, and egg to a large bowl. Mix to combine.
3
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and shape into an 8x4 inch loaf. Bake for 1 hour.
4
Remove the meatloaf from the oven. Brush all over with remaining 1/4 cup enchilada sauce. Top with the shredded cheese.
5
Bake for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
6
Transfer to a serving platter and top sliced jalapenos and cilantro.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef, 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1 cup mild enchilada sauce, divided, 1 ounce taco seasoning mix, and more.

Yes, Taco 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.

Taco Meatloaf

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