Best 8 Mexican Turkey Meat Loaf Recipes

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"Mexican turkey meat loaf" is a delicious and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover turkey, and it is also a healthier alternative to traditional meatloaf. This dish is relatively easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own personal taste preferences. Whether you like your meatloaf spicy or mild, this recipe has something for everyone. So, if you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook turkey, give this Mexican turkey meatloaf a try!

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SPICY GROUND TURKEY MEATLOAF RECIPE



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This easy Mexican Ground Turkey Meatloaf recipe needs just a few common ingredients. It's naturally low carb and gluten-free, and the whole family will love it!

Provided by Kristin Maxwell

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds Ground turkey
3/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
1 4- ounce can Green chiles (drained)
3/4 cup of your favorite salsa Salsa
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
2 eggs
3 slices Pepper jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with foil.
  • Mix all the ingredients in a bowl, except the pepperjack. Do not overmix. (*use your hands for optimal mixing).
  • Transfer the mixture to the lined pan and round the top.
  • Bake for 45 minutes.
  • Top the meatloaf with pepperjack cheese slices.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F. Bake for 20 more minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 155 degrees F.
  • Tent the meatloaf with foil and rest on the counter for 10 minutes before slicing. (The internal temperature will continue to rise from residual heat.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 119 mg, Sodium 577 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEXICAN TURKEY MEAT LOAF



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Here's a zesty, flavorful meat loaf you can really sink your teeth into! Pair this with black beans, rice, green salad with lime vinaigrette or any of your favorite Tex-Mex sides. -Kristen Miller, Glendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h25m

Yield 1 loaf (6 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 slices white bread, torn into small pieces
1/3 cup 2% milk
1 pound lean ground turkey
1/2 pound fresh chorizo
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2/3 cup salsa, divided
Additional minced fresh cilantro
Hot cooked Spanish rice

Steps:

  • Combine bread and milk in a large bowl; let stand until liquid is absorbed. Add next 14 ingredients and 1/3 cup salsa; mix lightly but thoroughly., On an 18x7-in. piece of heavy-duty foil, shape meat mixture into a 10x6-in. oval loaf. Lifting with foil, transfer to a 6-qt. oval slow cooker. Press ends of foil up sides of slow cooker., Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until a thermometer reads 165°. Lifting with foil, drain fat into slow cooker before removing meat loaf to a platter; top with remaining salsa and sprinkle with cilantro. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 149mg cholesterol, Sodium 1109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

LIGHTER MEXICAN MEATLOAF



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This is a great combination of Mexican flavors with light ingredients. This is a great make-ahead meal. The meatloaf can be assembled the night before and topped with half of the enchilada sauce, then covered and refrigerated overnight. Throw it in the oven the next day for a quick and easy meal.

Provided by JRS_cook

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 pound ground chicken
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained and rinsed
½ (4 ounce) can fire-roasted diced green chiles
1 cup mild chunky salsa
1 (1 ounce) package dry taco seasoning mix
¾ cup plain dried breadcrumbs
3 egg whites
1 (28 ounce) can enchilada sauce, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the ground turkey, ground chicken, black beans, corn, green chiles, salsa, taco seasoning, bread crumbs, and egg whites until thoroughly combined.
  • Form the mixture into a loaf shape and place into the prepared baking dish.
  • Pour half the enchilada sauce over the meatloaf.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and pour the remaining sauce over the loaf. Return to oven and cook until the meatloaf is no longer pink inside and the juices run clear, another 10 to 15 minutes. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the meat loaf should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • Slice and serve with pan sauce spooned over the slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.4 g, Cholesterol 74.7 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 33.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1312.2 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

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

MINI TEX-MEX TURKEY MEATLOAVES



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Ground turkey combined with flavorful tomatoes and taco seasoning bakes quickly in mini loaves for a fast weeknight meal

Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (2 meatloaves each)

Number Of Ingredients 7

PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 pkg (20 oz each) lean ground turkey (93% lean)4
1/4 cup Egg Beaters® Original
1/3 cup dry unseasoned bread crumbs
1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, drained, liquid reserved
2 tablespoons (1/2 of 1.25-oz pkg) 30% less sodium taco seasoning mix
1/4 cup finely shredded Mexican blend cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray 12 regular muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • 2. Mix turkey, Egg Beaters, bread crumbs, drained tomatoes plus 1/4 cup reserved liquid and taco seasoning in medium bowl. Form into 12 balls (1/4 cup each) and place in muffin cups. Top each with 1 teaspoon cheese.
  • 3. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until browned and cooked through (170 degrees F).

MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY MEATLOAF



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One word - YUM! A friend of mine gave me this recipe. I'm not sure where she got it from. I could eat the entire loaf of this!

Provided by SmilinJenE

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground turkey
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 eggs
4 tablespoons minced shallots
4 tablespoons unseasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a medium bowl, gently mix all ingredients.
  • Shape mixture into a loaf pan.
  • Bake 45-55 minutes (until 170 degrees internally).
  • Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.5, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 141.4, Sodium 465.9, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.9, Protein 18.1

TROPICAL TURKEY MEAT LOAF



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I modified another recipe to come up with this wonderful moist, tender meat loaf. The pineapple-jalapeno picante is a sweet and tangy topping. -Frances Page, Ontario, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings (2/3 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup egg substitute
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained, divided
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1-1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 green onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeno pepper
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon lime juice
Pinch pepper

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine egg substitute, 1/3 cup pineapple and the seasonings. Add bread crumbs; mix well. Crumble meat over mixture; mix well. Press into an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Top with 1 tablespoon pineapple. Bake at 350° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 165°. , Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine onions, jalapeno, honey, lime juice, pepper and remaining pineapple. Serve with the meat loaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 387mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TACO TURKEY MEATLOAF



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Ground turkey makes this meatloaf lighter and healthier; cheese and taco seaoning make it delicious. From betterrecipes.com. Again altered even further for calorie and fat content. You might not be able to find whole wheat bread crumbs. I usually de-crust 1-2 slices of whole wheat bread and dry in the oven and then crumble. The last two ingerdients are for the topping. Easily halved or even cut into thirds.

Provided by SarahBeth

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 meatloaves, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (1 3/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 egg white
1 whole egg
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
1/2 cup 2% shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup cooked brown rice
3 lbs ground turkey
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup 2% shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Mix together eggs, taco seasoning, black pepper, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, brown rice, bread crumbs and cheese.
  • Add turkey and mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Grease sheet pan with Pam
  • Form two loaves of meat mixture on pan.
  • Top each loaf with tomato sauce and cheese.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 1 1/4 hour or until meat thermometer registers 165 degrees.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground turkey and ground beef for a more flavorful meatloaf.
  • Add some chopped vegetables, such as bell peppers, onions, or carrots, to the meatloaf mixture for added nutrition and flavor.
  • Use a variety of spices, such as chili powder, cumin, and oregano, to give the meatloaf a Mexican-inspired flavor.
  • Top the meatloaf with a layer of salsa or enchilada sauce before baking for a flavorful crust.
  • Serve the meatloaf with your favorite Mexican side dishes, such as rice, beans, or tortillas.

Conclusion:

Making a Mexican turkey meatloaf is a great way to enjoy a delicious and flavorful meal that is also relatively healthy. With its combination of ground turkey, Mexican spices, and a variety of toppings, this meatloaf is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy turkey, give this Mexican turkey meatloaf recipe a try.

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