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Taco Meatloaf

Taco Meatloaf is a delicious ground beef meatloaf recipe loaded with crushed Fritos corn chips, salsa, taco seasoning and shredded cheese.

Taco Meatloaf is a delicious ground beef meatloaf recipe loaded with crushed Fritos corn chips, salsa, taco seasoning and shredded cheese.



Taco Meatloaf is a cheesy, flavourful meatloaf recipe the whole family will love.

Taco Meatloaf is a delicious ground beef meatloaf recipe loaded with crushed Fritos corn chips, salsa, taco seasoning and shredded cheese.

This hearty meatloaf is the perfect weeknight dinner.

Taco Meatloaf is a delicious ground beef meatloaf recipe loaded with crushed Fritos corn chips, salsa, taco seasoning and shredded cheese.

This cheesy meatloaf recipe takes just over an hour from start to finish and serves six people.

Taco Meatloaf is a delicious ground beef meatloaf recipe loaded with crushed Fritos corn chips, salsa, taco seasoning and shredded cheese.

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To make this taco meatloaf, I started by pouring some Fritos corn chips into a large Ziploc bag.

Fritos corn chips in a Ziploc bag

I used a rolling pin to crush the corn chips.

crushed corn chips in a ziploc bag

Then I dumped two pounds of lean ground beef into a large mixing bowl.

raw lean ground beef in a mixing bowl

I added two eggs and the crushed corn chips to the bowl with the ground beef.

crushed corn chips and eggs on top of raw ground beef in a mixing bowl

I also added some salsa, taco seasoning, salt, pepper and garlic powder to the bowl.

crushed corn chips, salsa and spices on top of raw ground beef in a mixing bowl

I used my hands to mix all of the ingredients together until fully combined.

raw meatloaf mixture in a mixing bowl

Then I added some shredded Mexican cheese blend to the bowl.

shredded cheese on top of meatloaf mixture in a mixing bowl

I mixed the cheese into the meat mixture.

taco meatloaf mixture in a mixing bowl

Then I lined a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with aluminum foil.

I sprayed the foil with cooking spray.

foil lined loaf pan

Then I pressed the meat mixture into the pan.

meatloaf mixture in a loaf pan before cooking

I poured some salsa on top of the meat mixture.

I spread the salsa out evenly to cover all of the meat.

salsa on top of meatloaf in a loaf pan before baking

Then I placed the loaf pan in the oven and baked the meatloaf for forty minutes.

After forty minutes I removed the loaf pan from the oven.

salsa on top of meatloaf in a loaf pan after baking

I sprinkled some shredded Mexican cheese blend on top of the salsa.

shredded cheese on top of taco meatloaf

Then I returned the loaf pan to the oven and continued cooking the meatloaf until the cheese was completely melted and the meatloaf had reached an internal temperature of 160F.

I removed the pan from the oven and allowed the meatloaf to rest for five minutes.

Then I used the foil to lift the meatloaf out of the pan.

Taco Meatloaf is a delicious ground beef meatloaf recipe loaded with crushed Fritos corn chips, salsa, taco seasoning and shredded cheese.

Then I sliced the meatloaf.

Taco Meatloaf is a delicious ground beef meatloaf recipe loaded with crushed Fritos corn chips, salsa, taco seasoning and shredded cheese.

I served my meatloaf with rice.

Taco Meatloaf is a delicious ground beef meatloaf recipe loaded with crushed Fritos corn chips, salsa, taco seasoning and shredded cheese.

If you are looking for a fun change from classic meatloaf, then you need to try this Taco Meatloaf!

Taco Meatloaf is a delicious ground beef meatloaf recipe loaded with crushed Fritos corn chips, salsa, taco seasoning and shredded cheese.

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Ingredients You’ll Need to Make This Taco Meatloaf:

  • 6 oz corn chips
  • 2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 2 eggs, large
  • 1 1/2 cups corn and black bean salsa (or chunky salsa)
  • 1 oz taco seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

How to Make Taco Meatloaf:

  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Pour the corn chips into a large Ziploc bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
  3. Dump the ground beef into a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add the eggs and crushed corn chips to the bowl.
  5. Add 1/2 cup of the salsa to the bowl.
  6. Add the taco seasoning, salt, pepper and garlic powder to the bowl.
  7. Use your hands to combine all of the ingredients well.
  8. Add 1 cup of the shredded cheese to the bowl.
  9. Mix the cheese into the meat mixture.
  10. Line a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with aluminum foil and spray it with cooking spray.
  11. Press the meat mixture into the loaf pan.
  12. Spoon the remaining 1 cup of salsa on top of the meat mixture and spread it out evenly.
  13. Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake the meatloaf for 40 minutes.
  14. After 40 minutes remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese on top of the meatloaf.
  15. Return the pan to the oven and continue baking the meatloaf for 10 – 15 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 160F.
  16. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.
  17. Use the foil to lift the meatloaf from the pan.
  18. Slice and serve.
  19. Enjoy!

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Yield: 6 servings

Taco Meatloaf

Taco Meatloaf is a delicious ground beef meatloaf recipe loaded with crushed Fritos corn chips, salsa, taco seasoning and shredded cheese.

Taco Meatloaf is a delicious ground beef meatloaf recipe loaded with crushed Fritos corn chips, salsa, taco seasoning and shredded cheese.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 oz corn chips
  • 2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 2 eggs, large
  • 1 1/2 cups corn and black bean salsa (or chunky salsa)
  • 1 oz taco seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Pour the corn chips into a large Ziploc bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
  3. Dump the ground beef into a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add the eggs and crushed corn chips to the bowl.
  5. Add 1/2 cup of the salsa to the bowl.
  6. Add the taco seasoning, salt, pepper and garlic powder to the bowl.
  7. Use your hands to combine all of the ingredients well.
  8. Add 1 cup of the shredded cheese to the bowl.
  9. Mix the cheese into the meat mixture.
  10. Line a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with aluminum foil and spray it with cooking spray.
  11. Press the meat mixture into the loaf pan.
  12. Spoon the remaining 1 cup of salsa on top of the meat mixture and spread it out evenly.
  13. Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake the meatloaf for 40 minutes.
  14. After 40 minutes remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese on top of the meatloaf.
  15. Return the pan to the oven and continue baking the meatloaf for 10 - 15 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 160F.
  16. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.
  17. Use the foil to lift the meatloaf from the pan.
  18. Slice and serve.
  19. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 714Total Fat: 40gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 232mgSodium: 1320mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 4gSugar: 3gProtein: 58g

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