Tex-Mex Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Tex-Mex Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices white bread, soaked in water; 2 1/4 lbs ground beef; 1 None red chili, deseeded and finely chopped; 1 tbsp tomato puree; 1 None egg; 2 None medium onions, peeled, 1 finely diced, 1 thinly sliced; 15 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 15 oz can corn; 1/2 lb cucumber, thinly sliced; 1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1/2 lb cherry tomatoes, halved; 3 tbsp white wine vinegar; None pinch sugar; 3 tbsp olive oil; 3 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; None None salsa and tortilla chips, to serve

Servings: persons

2 slices white bread, soaked in water
2 1/4 lbs ground beef
1 None red chili, deseeded and finely chopped
1 tbsp tomato puree
1 None egg
2 None medium onions, peeled, 1 finely diced, 1 thinly sliced
15 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
15 oz can corn
1/2 lb cucumber, thinly sliced
1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 lb cherry tomatoes, halved
3 tbsp white wine vinegar
None pinch sugar
3 tbsp olive oil
3 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
None None salsa and tortilla chips, to serve

1
Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Squeeze out the bread and place in a bowl with the ground beef, chili, tomato puree, egg, diced onion, 1/3 of the kidney beans and 1/3 of the corn. Season with salt and black pepper and knead. Form into a loaf shape and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour, covering with aluminum foil if the top is browning too quickly.
2
Set aside 1 tbsp each of the remaining beans and corn and mix the rest with the cucumber, lettuce and tomatoes. Place the vinegar in a small bowl and season with salt, black pepper and a pinch of sugar. Gradually whisk in the oil, then toss with the salad.
3
Mix the reserved beans and corn with the parsley and spoon over the meatloaf. Serve with the salad, salsa and tortilla chips.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices white bread, soaked in water, 2 1/4 lbs ground beef, 1 None red chili, deseeded and finely chopped, 1 tbsp tomato puree, and more.

Yes, Tex-Mex 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!

Tex-Mex Meatloaf

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Variations & substitutions

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