Description
Zesty Mexican Meatloaf Recipe Your Family Will Love
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Lean Ground Beef (Opt for 90% lean to minimize fat)
- 8 oz Beef Chorizo Sausage (Choose a lower-fat version if desired)
- 1 can Green Chiles (Keep undrained)
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes (Drain before adding)
- 1 cup Tortilla Chips (Finely crushed or swap with breadcrumbs)
- 1 medium White Onion (Yellow or red onion can serve as a substitute)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Adjust the amount to taste)
- 2 tsp Cumin (Key ingredient for flavor)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro (Use dried if necessary)
- 1 large Egg (Binding ingredient)
- 1 tsp Salt (Adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper (Adjust to taste)
- 1 cup Enchilada Sauce (Optional for extra spice)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar (Can be omitted for less sweetness)
- 1 cup Lettuce (Fresh and crisp)
- 1 medium Tomato
- 1 cup Salsa
- 1/2 cup Cheese (Opt for cotija for traditional touch)
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream (Dollop generously!)
- 1/4 cup Black Olives (Optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the ingredients in a large bowl.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C).
- Rest the meatloaf for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve with your choice of garnishes.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Mexican Meatloaf, Meatloaf, Mexican Cuisine