Best 6 Mexican Meatloaf Muffins Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and flavorful twist on traditional meatloaf? Look no further than Mexican meatloaf muffins, a delectable fusion of Mexican flavors and classic comfort food. These individual-sized muffins are not only easy to prepare but also pack a punch of taste that will satisfy your cravings for a satisfying meal. With a combination of ground beef, aromatic spices, tantalizing fillings, and a cheesy topping, these muffins are sure to become a family favorite. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to discover the best Mexican meatloaf muffin recipe inspired by Tasty.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MEXICAN TACO MEATLOAF



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My Mexican grandmother would use leftover corn tortilla chips in our meatloaf and everyone loved it! They all wanted seconds along with the recipe. A delicious Mexican-American comfort food.

Provided by Camille

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
¾ cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
1 small onion, chopped
1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup milk
¼ cup mild red taco sauce, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Thoroughly combine beef, tortilla chips, pepper Jack cheese, onion, and taco seasoning in a bowl.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, and taco sauce together in a separate bowl. Add to meat mixture and stir until well combined.
  • Press mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf pan and top with a strip of taco sauce down the center.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and browned on top, 45 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 120.2 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 468.4 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

MEAT LOAF MUFFINS



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Serve these tangy meat loaf muffins for dinner or slice them up for a take-along sandwich lunch. They're just as flavorful after freezing. -Cheryl Norwood, Canton, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
3 tablespoons ketchup
Additional ketchup, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Mix the first 5 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Press about 1/3 cupful into each of 12 ungreased muffin cups., Bake 15 minutes. Brush tops with 3 tablespoons ketchup; bake until a thermometer reads 160°, 5-7 minutes. If desired, serve with additional ketchup. , Freeze option: Bake meat loaves without ketchup; cover and freeze on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet until firm. Transfer meat loaves to an airtight freezer container; return to freezer. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Place meat loaves on a greased shallow baking pan. Spread with ketchup. Bake in a preheated 350° oven until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 350mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

MEATLOAF MUFFINS



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Another good one from Toronto Chef Michael Bonacini. Not your ordinary meat loaf, its great with his Macaroni & Cheese and a green vegetable for a "retro" dinner!!!!

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 1/4 cups finely chopped onions
1 cup breadcrumbs
2/3 cup ketchup
1 dash hot sauce
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
2/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
barbecue sauce, for glaze

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl& mix until well blended- do not over mix.
  • Place a 2 inch wide parchment strip across each mould of the muffin tin, coming up from each side by about 2 inches.
  • This will be used for unmoulding after they are cooked.
  • Using an ice cream scoop or a large spoon, generously fill each section of the muffin tin with meat, rounding the top to obtain a muffin shape.
  • Brush with BBQ sauce& bake in a preheated 350F oven for 15- 20 mins (or until meat thermometer reaches 160F), brushing occasionally with more BBQ sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.4, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 85.1, Sodium 466.4, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 4.4, Protein 13.8

MEXICAN MEATLOAF MUFFINS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: tomato sauce, honey, white vinegar, Club House® Taco Seasoning, olive oil, yellow onion, garlic, lean ground beef, bread crumbs, Club House® Taco Seasoning, large eggs, nonstick cooking spray, small flour tortillas, guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese, sour cream

Provided by Ivan Diaz

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup tomato sauce
2 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon Club House® Taco Seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup yellow onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 lb lean ground beef
¼ cup bread crumbs
1 packet Club House® Taco Seasoning
2 large eggs, beaten
nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
12 small flour tortillas
guacamole
salsa
shredded cheese
sour cream

Steps:

  • Make the taco sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, honey, vinegar, and Club House® Taco Seasoning until smooth. Set aside.
  • Make the meatloaf muffins: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Heat olive oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes, until softened and starting to brown. Add the garlic and sauté for another minute, until fragrant. Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Add the ground beef to a large bowl with the cooked onion and garlic, bread crumbs, Club House® Taco Seasoning, eggs, and ½ cup taco sauce. Mix until well combined.
  • Divide the beef mixture into 12 4-ounce balls.
  • Grease a muffin tin with nonstick spray. Gently press the tortillas into each muffin cup, making mini bowls. Place a meatloaf ball in each bowl and top each with 1 teaspoon taco sauce.
  • Bake the meatloaf muffins for 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the beef reaches 70°C (160°F). Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the muffins from the tin. Serve with guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese, and sour cream for topping.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 3 grams

TACO-MEATLOAF MUFFINS



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Tangy taco meat and salsa are mixed with cheddar cheese and crunchy corn chips that puts a new twist on an old comfort food favorite that your while family will love! Garnish with sour cream, salsa, shredded lettuce, or guacamole. Serve a side dish of Mexican rice and some fresh corn to make this yummy meal complete.

Provided by Lisa

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Ground Pork Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups crushed corn chips
1 cup salsa
1 egg
1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup taco sauce, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine ground beef, ground pork, Cheddar cheese, corn chips, salsa, egg, taco seasoning mix, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix until well combined. Form mixture into 12 equally-sized balls and press into a 12-cup muffin tin. Baste each "muffin" with taco sauce to coat.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 120.9 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 772.6 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

CLASSIC MEATLOAF RECIPE BY TASTY



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Meatloaf is a delicious addition to your weeknight dinner repertoire. Full of savory flavor and topped with a sweet, sticky ketchup glaze, it's the perfect pair to your favorite vegetable side dishes, such as classic mashed potatoes and steamed green beans.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for greasing
1 large yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 cup whole milk
2 lb ground beef
2 large eggs, beaten
½ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened and golden brown, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic, about 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring often, until the tomato paste turns deep red in color, about 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let the onion mixture cool to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the panko and milk. Add the ground beef, eggs, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, pepper, and the onion mixture and use your hands to combine. Do not overmix!
  • Shape the beef mixture into a 10 x 5-inch loaf on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the top and sides with ketchup.
  • Bake the meatloaf until the top is browned and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C), about 50 minutes.
  • Slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 47 grams, Sugar 8 grams

Tips

  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork.
  • Add some chopped veggies, such as onions, peppers, or zucchini, to the meat mixture for extra nutrition.
  • If you don't have any cornmeal on hand, you can use breadcrumbs as a substitute.
  • To make the muffins even more moist, add a beaten egg to the meat mixture.
  • Top the muffins with shredded cheese for a cheesy crust.
  • Serve the muffins with your favorite Mexican toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.

Conclusion

These Mexican meatloaf muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that the whole family will enjoy. They're perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun party appetizer. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give these muffins a try. You won't be disappointed!

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