Best 8 Southwestern Style Meatloaf Recipes

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Southwestern style meatloaf is a flavorful and hearty dish that combines the bold flavors of the Southwest with the classic comfort of meatloaf. With its blend of spices, peppers, and cheese, this meatloaf is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Whether you're looking for a weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, this recipe is sure to please. So gather your ingredients and get ready to create a delicious southwestern style meatloaf experience!

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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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AUNT LIBBY'S SOUTHERN MEATLOAF



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This my 86-year-old Aunt Libby's home-made meatloaf recipe. I finally had her write it down for me last year. You can be sure no one will tell you this meatloaf is dry!

Provided by Potter

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 cup ketchup
1 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
2 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ cups ketchup
¼ cup water
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Mix beef, onion, 1 cup ketchup, bread crumbs, eggs, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Press beef mixture into a loaf in the prepared loaf pan.
  • Mix 1 1/2 cups ketchup, water, vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce together in a saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat until sauce is smooth and warm, about 10 minutes. Pour 1/3 the sauce over meatloaf.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, basting every 25 minutes with more sauce, until meatloaf is cooked through, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.7 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Cholesterol 152.8 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 2215.2 mg, Sugar 31.1 g

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

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 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 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

SOUTHWESTERN PORK MEATLOAF



Southwestern Pork Meatloaf image

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

Tips:

  • For a more flavorful meatloaf, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork.
  • Add some chopped vegetables to the meatloaf mixture, such as onions, carrots, or celery.
  • Season the meatloaf generously with chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
  • Use a smoky barbecue sauce to glaze the meatloaf before baking.
  • Serve the meatloaf with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, green beans, or corn on the cob.

Conclusion:

Southwestern-style meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a casual weeknight meal. With its bold flavors and simple ingredients, this meatloaf is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a new meatloaf recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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