Best 11 Slow Cooked Mexican Meat Loaf Recipes

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Are you craving a hearty and flavorful Mexican-inspired dish that's perfect for a comforting meal? Look no further than the slow-cooked Mexican meatloaf! This delectable dish combines the classic flavors of Mexican cuisine with the convenience of slow cooking, resulting in a tender and succulent meatloaf that's bursting with bold and savory flavors. Whether you're hosting a potluck, feeding a crowd, or simply looking for a satisfying weeknight dinner, this slow-cooked Mexican meatloaf is sure to become a family favorite. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your slow cooker, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create a mouthwatering Mexican meatloaf that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

MEXICAN CROCKPOT MEATLOAF RECIPE



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Mexican Crockpot Meatloaf Recipe - A fun twist on classic meatloaf, you can make in your slow cooker. Zesty, loaded with hidden vegetables, and ultra moist!

Provided by Sommer Collier

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground turkey
1 cup dried breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1/3 cup sour cream
1 Old El Paso Taco Seasoning Packet
4.5 ounces Old El Paso Chopped Green Chiles ((1 can))
1 small onion
1 small red bell pepper
1 carrot
1 celery stalk
19 ounces Old El Paso Red Enchilada Sauce ((1 can))
1 cup shredded cheese ((cheddar, monterey jack, or colby))

Steps:

  • Place the ground beef and turkey in a large bowl. Add the breadcrumbs, egg, sour cream, taco seasoning and green chiles.
  • Trim the veggies and cut into large rough chunks. Place the veggies in the food processor and puree until very smooth. Pour the vegetable mash into the bowl.
  • Use your hands to mix the ingredients until very smooth. There should be pockets of ground meat of veggies that are not fully blended.
  • Shake the mixture into a thick log and place in the bottom of a large oval slow cooker. Pour the Old El Paso Red Enchilada Sauce over the top. Cover the crock and turn on low.
  • Slow cook for 5-6 hours until the meatloaf has reduced in size and the sauce is simmering around it. Right before serving, sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top. Cover the crock again for 5 minutes to melt the cheese. Then slice and serve!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 249 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Sodium 624 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g

SLOW COOKED MEXICAN MEATLOAF



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Provided by Kate Morgan Jackson

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds ground beef (chuck is the best)
1 cup corn or tortilla chips, crushed into crumbs
1/2 cup taco sauce, plus more for drizzling
1 beaten egg
2/3 cup shredded cheddar and/or Monterey Jack cheese
3 tablespoons taco seasoning (the kind from the packet)
Sour cream and scallions for garnish

Steps:

  • Place ground beef, crumbled corn chips, taco sauce, egg, cheese and seasoning in a bowl and mix together until just combined - you don't want to overwork the meat.
  • Shape into a loaf and place in the slow cooker. (If you want to be able to slice your meatloaf when it is done, first line your slow cooker with a foil sling, which is a double sheet of foil that extends over the outside edges of your cooker. Place the loaf in the center of the sling, making sure it doesn't extend over the sides.)
  • Place the cover on the slow cooker and cook for 8 hours on the low setting. Let the meatloaf rest for ten minutes.
  • If you have used the sling, gently grasp both ends and carefully lift out the meatloaf, transfer to a cutting surface and slice it. If not, just scoop out spoonfuls of the meatloaf directly from the cooker, making sure to get some of the crunchy bits from the surface as well as the tender inside.
  • Drizzle some warm taco sauce on top and garnish with sour cream and scallions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Sugar 1.3 g, Sodium 409.2 mg, Fat 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, TransFat 0.7 g, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 26.2 g, Cholesterol 106 mg

SLOW-COOKED MEXICAN MEAT LOAF



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Chopped onion and garlic plus spicy seasonings add outstanding flavor to this attractive round loaf. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 tablespoons ketchup, divided
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
12 saltines, crushed
1 medium onion, finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)

Steps:

  • Cut three 20x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on the bottom and up the sides of a 3-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray., In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, saltines, onion, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper and cayenne. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. , Shape into a round loaf. Place in the center of the strips. Cover and cook on low until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°, 4-5 hours., Using foil strips as handles, remove the meat loaf to a platter., Spread remaining ketchup over top.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 447mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW-COOKER MEATLOAF



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 8h30m

Yield 4 servings (with leftovers)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/4 pounds ground meatloaf mix (a combination of beef, pork and veal)
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 scallions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for topping
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
12 ounces small fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise
3 carrots, sliced 1 inch thick
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar

Steps:

  • Combine the meatloaf mix, panko, eggs, 3/4 cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, the scallions, parsley, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl; mix with your hands until just combined. Form into a 5-by-9-inch loaf.
  • Transfer the meatloaf to a 6-quart slow cooker. Scatter the potatoes and carrots over and around the meatloaf. Pour in the chicken broth. Cover the slow cooker and cook 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.
  • When the meatloaf is done, skim off any excess fat from the juices in the slow cooker. Combine the remaining 1/2 cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce and the brown sugar in a small bowl, then whisk in 1/4 cup juices from the slow cooker. Brush the top of the meatloaf with the ketchup mixture. Cover the slow cooker and let the meatloaf rest, 10 minutes.
  • Remove the meatloaf from the slow cooker and slice in half. Serve half with the vegetables; top with more parsley. Reserve the remaining half for Meatloaf Quesadillas.

SLOW-COOKER MEXICAN-STYLE MEATLOAF



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Salsa and a savory stuffing mix give this tasty Mexican-style meatloaf its great flavor. But it's the slow cooker that gives it its superior moistness.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lb. lean ground beef
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1/2 cup water
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except cheese just until blended. Fold 2 (30-inch-long) sheets of foil lengthwise in half twice; crisscross pieces on work surface. Top with meat mixture; shape into 8-inch-round loaf.
  • Use foil handles to gently lower meatloaf into slow cooker, letting ends of foil hang over top edge of cooker; cover with lid.
  • Cook on HIGH 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until meatloaf is done (160ºF). Top with cheese. Let stand, covered, 5 min. or until cheese is melted. Use foil handles to lift meatloaf from slow cooker before slicing to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Sodium 570 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 27 g

SLOWER COOKER MEATLOAF



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A really easy recipe for meatloaf that anyone could pull off. For a spicier meatloaf, use chili sauce or even salsa in place of the ketchup.

Provided by cinnamon

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 6h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds lean ground beef
2 eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons ketchup
3 tablespoons dry onion soup mix
3 tablespoons steak seasoning
3 tablespoons ketchup

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, eggs, 3 tablespoons ketchup, onion soup mix and steak seasoning using your hands. Pat lightly into the bottom of a slow cooker. Spread remaining ketchup over the top. Cover, and cook for 6 to 8 hours on Low, or 4 hours on High.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 175.5 mg, Fat 33.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 1823.7 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

MEXICAN MEATLOAF



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This jelly-roll approach to making meatloaf is really easy and tasty, especially when filled with your favorite cheese and sauces. This Mexican variety includes refried beans and tortillas to make it somewhat of a meatloaf burrito!

Provided by JULIE COWEN

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Stuffed Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
4 (8 inch) flour tortillas
¾ cup fresh salsa
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix thoroughly the ground beef and taco seasoning; set aside. In a medium saucepan, heat the refried beans over medium low heat until they are completely heated through.
  • Place the ground beef mixture on a large piece of foil. Press the mixture into an approximately 1 inch thick square shape. Spread the refried beans evenly over the top of the flattened beef. Layer the flour tortillas on top of the refried beans, trimming the edges to fit the square. Layer tortillas with salsa and Cheddar cheese, staying 1/2 to 1 inch away from edges of the square.
  • Gently roll the layered beef into a Swiss roll shape, pressing and compacting the loaf as you go. Pinch and seal the edges. Wrap in the foil and seal.
  • Bake in preheated oven 40 to 45 minutes, or until no longer pink in the center. Cut loaf in half to test for doneness, if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 98.7 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 885.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

CLASSIC SLOW-COOKER MEATLOAF



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Our favorite meatloaf recipe does great in the slow cooker. Made with familiar flavorings that have stood the test of time, this meatloaf is as classic as it gets. And it's about as easy as it gets, too-just toss together the ingredients, set your loaf in a foil-lined slow cooker and forget it! Your meal will be ready in 3 to 4 hours, and you don't need to be stuck in the kitchen in the meantime. And lucky you if there are leftovers-we love using this for meatloaf sandwiches the next day!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 3h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped, or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg
3 slices bread, torn into small pieces
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1/2 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Line 4 1/2- to 5-quart slow cooker with foil. Spray foil with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix all ingredients except ketchup. Shape mixture into loaf, and place in center of slow cooker. Spread ketchup over top.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 160°F. Remove meatloaf from slow cooker to serving platter. Cut into pieces to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 560 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 g

CROCK POT MEXICAN MEATLOAF



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Being without a kitchen while we remodel I'm having to get creative about finding/inventing new tastes from my crock pot. This is the most successful invention so far. The kids loved it hot and then ate the leftovers for lunches so fast I hardly got any. LOL I used a 6qt, oval crock pot and 4lbs of meat to feed my large family. If you want to halve the recipe you're on your own about how to cook it because I'm sure it would burn or dry out in a 6qt oval.

Provided by 3KillerBs

Categories     Poultry

Time 7h10m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs hamburger
2 lbs ground turkey
2 small onions, chopped
3 eggs
1 cup oatmeal
1 cup milk
2 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes taco seasoning mix (the size intended to make tacos from one pound of ground meat)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 (16 ounce) jar medium salsa (hotter if you prefer it that way)
8 ounces cheddar cheese or 8 ounces monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • Mix everything except the salsa and the cheese together, blending very well.
  • Put into a 6qt, oval crock pot. Form an oval donut shape that does not touch the outer walls and has a hollow in the middle the size of a small woman's fist all the way to the bottom.
  • Pour the salsa over the meat. Cook on high for 3 hours then turn down to low to finish for another 4-5 hours. Open the pot, top the meat with the shredded cheese, cover, and cook on low another half hour.
  • Serve either nacho style over corn chips or wrapped in flour tortillas. I recommend a salad and the usual taco fixings on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.1, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 167.2, Sodium 468.4, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2, Protein 38.6

SLOW-COOKED TACO MEAT LOAF



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This meat loaf is a hit with my family. My three sons eat two pieces each, which is incredible, considering that they are very picky toddlers. This Southwest-style meat loaf is topped with a sweet and tangy sauce. -Lacey Kirsch, Thornton, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups crushed tortilla chips
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup salsa
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce

Steps:

  • Cut four 20x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on the bottom and up the sides of a 3-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray. , In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into a round loaf. Place meat loaf in the center of the strips. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. , Combine the ketchup, brown sugar and hot sauce; pour over meat loaf during the last hour of cooking. Let stand for 10 minutes. Using foil strips as handles, remove the meat loaf to a platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 936mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein.

SLOW COOKER MEXICAN MEAT



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I had a chuck roast and didn't want to make the usual stew, so after looking at a lot of recipes, I decided to try this for a Mexican meal. I have used this meat for a number of dishes (most favorite is tacos, also burritos and topped nachos with it) I think it is far superior to using ground beef.

Provided by deb k

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 8h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (3 lb) chuck roast
1 large onion, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, drained and chopped
1 -2 teaspoon chili powder
1 -2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 ounces frank hot sauce
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 -2 cup beef broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained (optional)

Steps:

  • Put everything in a crock pot.
  • (Add enough beef broth to come up to almost 1/2 of the roast). Cook on low for 8-10 hours Take out roast, shred beef and add back to liquid.
  • (Before I take out the roast, I usually taste it and add more seasoning if needed. You can add more hot sauce, cayenne pepper if you like it hotter or more cumin).
  • Cook for another 30 minutes.
  • My husband loves this in tacos, but I like to add refried beans and make burritos out of it.

Tips:

  • Using a food processor or blender can make the process of combining ingredients much easier and faster.
  • Be sure to press the meatloaf mixture firmly into the loaf pan to prevent it from falling apart during cooking.
  • If you don't have a loaf pan, you can also use a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • To prevent the meatloaf from sticking to the pan, grease it with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
  • Cook the meatloaf until it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

This recipe is a delicious and easy way to make a flavorful Mexican-inspired meatloaf. It is perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck. The combination of ground beef, pork, and chorizo gives the meatloaf a rich and savory flavor, while the chili powder, cumin, and oregano add a touch of spice. The cornbread topping adds a sweet and moist contrast to the meatloaf. Whether you are a fan of Mexican food or just looking for a new and exciting meatloaf recipe, this dish is sure to please.

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