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.
This hearty meatloaf is the perfect weeknight dinner.
This cheesy meatloaf recipe takes just over an hour from start to finish and serves six people.
Ingredients You’ll Need for 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
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Step by Step Instructions for Making Taco Meatloaf
STEP 1:
To make this taco meatloaf, I started by pouring some Fritos corn chips into a large Ziploc bag.
I used a rolling pin to crush the corn chips.
STEP 2:
I dumped two pounds of lean ground beef into a large mixing bowl.
I added two eggs and the crushed corn chips to the bowl with the ground beef.
STEP 3:
I also added some salsa, taco seasoning, salt, pepper and garlic powder to the bowl.
I used my hands to mix all of the ingredients together until fully combined.
STEP 4:
I added some shredded Mexican cheese blend to the bowl.
Then I mixed the cheese into the meat mixture.
STEP 5:
Then I lined a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with aluminum foil.
I sprayed the foil with cooking spray.
Then I pressed the meat mixture into the pan.
STEP 6:
I poured some salsa on top of the meat mixture.
I spread the salsa out evenly to cover all of the meat.
STEP 7:
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.
I sprinkled some shredded Mexican cheese blend on top of the salsa.
STEP 8:
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.
Then I sliced the meatloaf.
I served my meatloaf with rice.
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How should I store Taco Meatloaf?
Store any leftover slices of meatloaf in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat thoroughly before serving.
What substitutions could I make?
- Fritos Corn Chips: Tortilla chips would also work well for this recipe.
- Mexican Shredded Cheese Blend: If you don’t want to by pre shredded cheese you could shred your own Monterey jack or cheddar.
What should I serve with Taco Meatloaf?
Taco Meatloaf is a fun twist on a classic comfort food dish. Here are some delicious side dishes that would complement its flavors:
- Mexican Rice: Serve Taco Meatloaf with some flavorful Mexican rice, seasoned with tomatoes, onions, and spices like cumin and chili powder.
- Cornbread: A side of cornbread pairs well with the southwestern flavors of the taco meatloaf. You can even add some diced jalapenos or corn kernels to the cornbread batter for extra flavor.
- Avocado Salad: A refreshing avocado salad with cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and a lime vinaigrette adds a fresh contrast to the rich and savory meatloaf.
- Mexican Street Corn: Elote, or Mexican street corn, is another fantastic side dish option. Grilled corn is slathered with a creamy mixture of mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime juice.
- Tortilla Chips with Salsa and Guacamole: Set out a platter of tortilla chips with fresh salsa and guacamole for a casual and easy side that complements the taco flavors.
Taco Meatloaf
Taco Meatloaf is a delicious ground beef meatloaf recipe loaded with crushed Fritos corn chips, salsa, taco seasoning and shredded cheese.
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
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Pour the corn chips into a large Ziploc bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
- Dump the ground beef into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the eggs and crushed corn chips to the bowl.
- Add 1/2 cup of the salsa to the bowl.
- Add the taco seasoning, salt, pepper and garlic powder to the bowl.
- Use your hands to combine all of the ingredients well.
- Add 1 cup of the shredded cheese to the bowl.
- Mix the cheese into the meat mixture.
- Line a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with aluminum foil and spray it with cooking spray.
- Press the meat mixture into the loaf pan.
- Spoon the remaining 1 cup of salsa on top of the meat mixture and spread it out evenly.
- Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake the meatloaf for 40 minutes.
- After 40 minutes remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese on top of the meatloaf.
- Return the pan to the oven and continue baking the meatloaf for 10 - 15 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 160F.
- Remove the meatloaf from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.
- Use the foil to lift the meatloaf from the pan.
- Slice and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 714Total Fat: 40gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 232mgSodium: 1320mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 4gSugar: 3gProtein: 58g
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