Best 10 Southwestern Pork Meatloaf Recipes

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Searching for an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant culinary landscape of the southwest? Then, look no further than the remarkable southwestern pork meatloaf. This dish masterfully fuses the rustic charm of classic meatloaf with the vibrant and bold flavors of the southwest. Prepared with a blend of ground pork, aromatic spices, and a secret ingredient that adds a delightful smokiness, this meatloaf is a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the art of crafting the ultimate southwestern pork meatloaf, unraveling the secrets of its irresistible taste and guiding you towards creating a dish that will become a staple in your culinary repertoire.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

MEATLOAF...A LITTLE SOUTHWEST STYLE



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Meatloaf with salsa, barbeque sauce, and ketchup. This recipe won the 'Meatloaf' contest at our community hospital; now it's the meatloaf our patients receive!

Provided by Chrissy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ pounds ground beef
2 eggs
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup Italian bread crumbs
½ cup salsa
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup barbeque sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon celery salt

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix the ground beef, eggs, onion, bread crumbs, salsa, ketchup, barbeque sauce, salt, pepper, and celery salt together in a bowl; transfer to a loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 98.2 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 768 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

SOUTHWESTERN MEATLOAF WITH SPICY BARBECUE GLAZE



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Add bell pepper, pickled jalapeno and green chile to this meatloaf and brush it with a honey-chipotle sauce.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 pounds ground meatloaf mix
1 cup dried plain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup shredded carrots
One 4-ounce can chopped green chilies, drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapenos
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium onion, grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1 teaspoon cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
  • Combine the meatloaf mix, breadcrumbs, carrots, green chilies, cilantro, ketchup, pickled jalapenos, Worcestershire sauce, eggs, bell pepper, garlic, onion, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Use your hands, mix together until combined well. Transfer the mixture to the loaf pan. Bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes.
  • Stir the barbecue sauce, honey, chipotle powder, and vinegar together in small bowl. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and brush the top and sides all over with the spicy barbecue glaze. Return to the oven and bake until the glaze starts to caramelize and a thermometer inserted in the center of the meatloaf registers 160 degrees F, about 45 minutes more. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
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SOUTHWESTERN MEATLOAF



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Provided by Amanda Freitag

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 green onions, thinly sliced
2 large eggs
1 small Spanish onion, diced
1 small red bell pepper, diced
2 pounds ground beef

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Add the panko, milk, cilantro, ketchup, barbecue sauce, Dijon mustard, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, garlic, green onions, eggs, Spanish onion and red bell pepper to a large bowl and mix until thoroughly combined. Add the beef and mix until incorporated, being careful not to overwork. Put the meat mixture in a loaf pan set on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until it registers 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, 60 to 75 minutes. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with smashed red potatoes, green onions and sour cream.

SOUTHWESTERN PORK CHOPS



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This recipe came out of necessity! I love to cook but hate to grocery shop, and one day I found myself with nothing but some pork chops, canned black beans and canned tomatoes. This is the dish I came up with, and my husband loved it.-Vicki L. Blaine, Plymouth, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 bone-in pork loin chops(1/2 inch thick and 6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, broth, chili powder, oregano, cumin and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until heated through. , Meanwhile, in another skillet, brown pork chops on both sides in remaining oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour tomato mixture over chops. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Using a slotted spoon, serve over rice. Sprinkle with cilantro if desired. Freeze option: Cool pork chop mixture. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 165°, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Serve as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Fat 25g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 683mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 43g protein.

SOUTHWESTERN PORK MEATLOAF



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Provided by Barbara Kafka

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 medium cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and cut into quarters
1 medium onion, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
1 small red bell pepper, seeded, de-ribbed and cut into 2-inch chunks
2/3 cup fresh cilantro
1 1/3 pounds mild or unseasoned pork sausage, removed from casing
1/3 cup unseasoned dried bread crumbs
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 scant tablespoon cumin
1 scant tablespoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Place a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 350 degrees.
  • Place the garlic and jalapeno in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 10 times to coarsely chop. Add onion, and pulse 10 more times. Add the bell pepper and cilantro and pulse 10 more times. There should be about 3 cups vegetables chopped medium fine.
  • Combine all of the ingredients.
  • Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts. Form into mounded ovals that do not touch in a 9-by-13-inch heatproof glass pan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. (Meat temperature can be checked with a thermometer; it should be 145 degrees.) Remove from oven, and let rest 5 minutes. Using a pancake turner, remove each loaf and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 513, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 1306 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SOUTHWEST MEATLOAF



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This is a unique meatloaf recipe. Very moist. My friend gave me this recipe and I know she got it out of a magazine but neither one of us know which one! It called for more cilantro and onions and I did cut these back. This is not a pretty meatloaf....just a great tasting one!

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs ground beef
3 eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 small red onion, minced
2 -3 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup cilantro
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons hot sauce
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together well.
  • Bake at 350F for 45 minutes.
  • Increase oven temperature to 425°F
  • Bake for 15 minutes more.
  • Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.7, Fat 34.8, SaturatedFat 15.3, Cholesterol 233.7, Sodium 1435.4, Carbohydrate 27.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 12.6, Protein 41.1

SOUTHWESTERN PORK ROAST



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I saw this recipe in our local newspaper and thought it sounded delicious. I tried it, and it's now a favorite. It has just the right amount of zip.-Jennell Sommers, Alexandria, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 teaspoons chili powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 boneless pork loin roast (3 pounds)

Steps:

  • Combine the first six ingredients; rub over the roast. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Place roast fat side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts :

SOUTHWESTERN MEATLOAF



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Make and share this Southwestern Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CHornsby

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb ground pork
3/4 cup pitted black olives, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup pickled sliced jalapeno, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon best quality chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup hot pepper jelly, medium or hot

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine all ingredients except for jelly in large bowl (hands work best for mixing) and mix well.
  • Pack mixture into greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan and spread a couple tablespoons hot pepper jelly on the top.
  • Bake for 1 1/4 hours or just until cooked through.
  • Brush on the remaining jelly while it's baking to glaze the meatloaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.6, Fat 27.2, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 190.8, Sodium 675.5, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 2, Sugar 8.5, Protein 38

SOUTHWESTERN PORK TENDERLOIN



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Quick and easy pork tenderloin infused with subtle Southwestern flavor. Sprinkle with Chihuahua cheese and top with a dollop of sour cream. Serve with Spanish rice and refried beans.

Provided by SCHMONA

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Tenderloin Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into bite-sized cubes
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 jalapeno pepper, sliced, or to taste
1 tomato, coarsely chopped
2 each green onions, sliced
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place pork in a medium bowl. Add cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper; mix to combine.
  • Mix water and tomato paste in a small bowl; pour over pork and mix well. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place pork in skillet and brown on all sides, 5 to 8 minutes. Add bell pepper and jalapeno pepper. Cover and cook until peppers are crisp tender and pork is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add tomato, green onions, and cilantro; cover and cook until heated through, abut 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 117.7 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

SOUTHWESTERN MEATLOAF



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Meatloaf takes on a decidedly Southwestern flavor with cilantro, beans, taco seasoning mix and thick and chunky salsa.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h35m

Yield Makes 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large onion, quartered
1/2 cup cilantro or parsley leaves
1/4 cup MINUTE Tapioca
2 eggs
1 pkg. (1-1/4 oz.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
1/2 cup drained canned kidney beans
1-1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Place onion, cilantro, tapioca, eggs and taco seasoning mix in food processor container fitted with steel blade; cover. Process using on/off action until finely chopped. Add beans; cover. Process, using on/off action, until beans are finely chopped. Place in medium bowl.
  • Add meat and 1/2 cup of the salsa; mix just until blended. Shape into oval loaf in shallow baking pan.
  • Bake 1 hour 15 minutes or until cooked through. Top with remaining 1/2 cup salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 540 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 20 g

Tips:

  • Use a lean ground pork: This will help to keep the meatloaf from being too greasy.
  • Add some moisture to the meatloaf: This can be done by adding eggs, milk, or broth to the mixture.
  • Season the meatloaf well: Use a variety of spices and herbs to give the meatloaf flavor.
  • Cook the meatloaf at a low temperature: This will help to prevent the meatloaf from drying out.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing: This will help to keep the meatloaf from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Southwestern pork meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a great way to use up leftover pork, and it can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or salad. With its bold flavors and tender texture, this meatloaf is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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