Best 18 Taco Meat Loaves Recipes

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Taco meat loaves are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are similar to traditional meat loaves but are made with Mexican-inspired flavors and ingredients. Taco meat loaves are a great way to use up leftover ground beef, and they can also be made with other ground meats, such as turkey or chicken. They are typically served with rice, beans, and salad, but they can also be enjoyed on their own.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

TACO MEAT LOAF



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"Even your kids will enjoy this tasty meat loaf," promises Cathy Streeter of De Kalb Junction, New York. "I like to serve it with shredded cheese, salsa and sour cream," she adds. You'll like that it's just 77 cents a serving.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup crushed saltines (about 30 crackers)
1 envelope taco seasoning
1/2 cup ketchup
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 small onion, chopped
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
Salsa, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and additional olives, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Press into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/2 hours or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Serve with salsa, sour cream, cheese and olives if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 916mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

TACO MEATLOAF



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

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 cup tortilla chips or 1 cup corn chips, crushed
1/3 cup salsa or 1/3 cup taco sauce
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 egg, beaten
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, I like Mexican blend

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in a bowl with hands.
  • Bake in a loaf pan at 350 degrees F. for 1 hour.
  • Drain off fat and bake a minute or two longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.3, Fat 37.6, SaturatedFat 16.5, Cholesterol 191.8, Sodium 515.6, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1, Protein 41.1

MEATLOAF TACOS RECIPE



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Meatloaf tacos is a quick and delicious dinner recipe perfect for using up your leftover meatloaf.

Provided by Linda Larsen

Categories     Dinner     Entree

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 (15-ounce) can refried beans
2 to 3 cups crumbled leftover meatloaf
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 cup tomato sauce
6 to 8 taco shells
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup salsa
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion.
  • Sauté and stir until tender, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Stir in the refried beans and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add the crumbled meatloaf, chili powder, and tomato sauce; simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Heat the taco shells as directed on the package until crisp and hot.
  • Let the diners make tacos with the hot meatloaf mixture, cheese, lettuce, salsa, and sour cream. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 719 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 179 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Sodium 1832 mg, Sugar 11 g, Fat 44 g, ServingSize Serves 4 to 6, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

TACO MEAT LOAVES



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We live in Texas and love the Southwest style of cooking. This taco meat loaf recipe spices up plain ol' meat loaf! -Susan Garoutte, Georgetown, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 meat loaves (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups picante sauce, divided
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 pounds ground beef
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Additional picante sauce, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, 1/2 cup picante sauce, beans, corn, onion, olives, bread crumbs, taco seasoning, cumin and chili powder. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. , Pat into two ungreased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. , Spoon remaining picante sauce over each meat loaf; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with additional picante sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 1001mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

TACO MEAT



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Make and share this Taco Meat recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CrystalA

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon minced onion
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl except water.
  • Mix well as you would in making a meat loaf.
  • Pour water into pan and add meat.
  • Stir occasionally breaking up any large chunks.
  • Cook for about 5-10 minutes or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.9, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 690.5, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 22.2

TACO MEAT



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This recipe makes just the taco meat. You have to buy everything else, of course. Make a big batch and use for a multiple of different meals: add to bean burritos for a more hearty and tasty burrito, or add a can of beans (kidney, red, or pinto) and use for Frito® Pie, Navajo tacos, or taco salad.

Provided by Natalie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 15m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound lean ground beef
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon celery salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Season beef with onion powder, garlic salt, celery salt, and cumin. Pour tomato sauce over the beef, stir to coat, and simmer until thickened, slightly, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 63.2 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 620.5 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

FAMILY FAVORITE TACO MEAT LOAF



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Our children think there are three basic food groups-pizza, tacos and burgers! They like to doctor up slices of this specially seasoned meat loaf with their favorite taco toppings. -Diane Essinger, Findlay, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup salsa
2 to 4 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, sliced ripe olives

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Pat into a 3-qt. slow cooker. , Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Top with sour cream, salsa, cheese, lettuce and olives if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 414mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

HOLY MOLY TACO MEATLOAF



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If you are wanting a change from the ordinary, run-of-the-mill meatloaf, try this out. With chili or taco seasoning and pepper Jack cheese, it is uniquely different!

Provided by TSNANNA

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds extra-lean ground beef
1 (14.5 ounce) can Mexican stewed tomatoes, chopped
1 (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers, crushed
½ large onion, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
1 egg
1 package taco seasoning mix
6 slices pepper Jack cheese
¼ cup BBQ sauce, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix beef, stewed tomatoes, saltine crackers, onion, bell pepper, egg, and taco seasoning together in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Transfer 1/2 the mixture to a 9x13-inch pan. Place pepper Jack cheese slices down the middle. Top with remaining meat mixture to seal cheese in between. Top with BBQ sauce.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and browned on top, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 112.7 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 29.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 842 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

UNBEATABLE TACO MEATLOAF



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I was disappointed with the lack of flavor of other Mexican meatloaves so I created this one. The secret to this moist loaf is the white bread although it may seem out of place. Its a little work but your tastebuds will thank you!

Provided by Cindy Scanlan

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb 80% ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 bunch green onion (divided)
1/3 cup green bell pepper
2 poblano chiles, peppers (pasilla, divided)
1/2 cup diced black olives
1 jalapeno, seeded finely diced
1/2 cup crushed spicy nacho Doritos
1 slice white bread (finely diced)
2 tablespoons taco sauce (I use Taco Bell mild sauce)
1 whole egg plus 1 egg white
1/4 cup half-and-half
16 ounces Velveeta cheese
10 oz.can Rotel tomatoes & chilies
4 tablespoons salsa
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 ounce taco seasoning (I use Old El Paso)

Steps:

  • Move oven rack to top insert and broil poblano 4-5 minutes on each side until skin is blistered and mostly black. Remove and place in an airtight container for 20 minutes. Gently remove blistered skin and dice poblano.
  • Dice onions, green pepper and jalapeño. Sautee in a bit of oil until onion is almost translucent. Allow to cool completely.
  • Dice black olives and green onions.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, 1/2 onion/jalapeño/green pepper mixture, 1/2 of the poblano, 1/2 green onions, and 1/2 cup Black olives, 1/2 cup Crushed Doritos, finely diced white bread slice, 2 tablespoons of taco sauce, whole packet of taco seasoning, 1/4 cup Half and half, and 1 egg and egg white.
  • Shape into 4 small meatloaves and place on baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees until loaves reach 160 degrees.
  • Cut Velveeta into small cubes and add can of Rotel. Add in the remaining poblano, onions/jalepeno,and 4 tablespoons of salsa and cook over medium heat in saucepan until combined and melted stirring frequently. Serve over meatloaf. Sprinkle remaining green onions over loaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 726, Fat 47.6, SaturatedFat 24.5, Cholesterol 172.3, Sodium 2691.7, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 15.3, Protein 43.3

TACO MEATLOAF



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I found this recipe in the "Cooking with Paula Deen" magazine and prepared it for my family. It is the hands down the best meatloaf I've ever had and my family was very pleased. Give this one a try and I think you'll agree. When you do, share your thoughts. One thing I learned about preparing meatloaf; when mixing and forming it, don't manhandle it. Over handling and squeezing the ingredients into the meat to blend cause the meatloaf to be tough; handle with care and you'll be rewarded with a wonderful meal.

Provided by Happy Hippie

Categories     Meatloaf

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 cup tortilla chips, crushed, whole-grain
1/2 cup zucchini, shredded
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon fajita seasoning mix
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup salsa, mild
1/4 cup cheese, Mexican blend, reduced fat, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place a wire rack on a foil-covered bakiing sheet.
  • In a large bowl, gently combine beef, crushed chips, zucchine, onion, beans, egg, fajita seasoning and salt.
  • Form mixture into a loaf and place on a prepared wired-rack.
  • Bake 40 minutes.
  • Top with cheese and salsa.
  • Bake for an additional 20 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in meatloaf registers 165 degrees.
  • Note: Meatloaf can also be baked on the rack of an aluminum foil-lined broiler pan. I covered my wire rack with foil and cut slits in it randomly so fat could drain off onto the baking sheet preventing the meatloaf from soaking in fat as it cooks.

MEXICAN MEAT LOAVES



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Using plenty of tasty taco ingredients, Tena Huckleby makes miniature meat loaves extra special. The Greeneville, Tennessee cook serves them with sour cream and sliced fresh avocado.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup salsa
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
2 tablespoons diced onion
2 tablespoons diced ripe avocado
1/8 teaspoon salt, optional
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound lean ground beef

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. , Shape into two loaves; place in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts :

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.

TACO TURKEY MEAT LOAF



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After buying a supersized package of ground turkey, I made this spicy taco turkey meat loaf using what I had on hand. It's now become a family favorite! I serve it for tailgating parties and it's delicious the next day for sandwiches. —Holly Battiste, Barrington, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 2 loaves (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 medium onion, grated
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 pounds ground turkey
TOPPING:
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into two 7-1/2 x 4-1/2-in. loaves. Place in a greased shallow baking pan., Bake 1 hour. Mix together topping ingredients; spread over loaves. Bake until a thermometer reads 165°, 10-15 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing., Freeze option: Bake meat loaves without sauce. Securely wrap and freeze cooled meat loaves in foil. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Unwrap meat loaves and place in a greased shallow baking pan. Prepare topping as directed; spread over meat loaves. Reheat meat loaf in a preheated 350° oven until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 456mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

TACO LOAF



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Make and share this Taco Loaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pamela

Categories     Meat

Time 15m

Yield 12 slices

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
1 cup refried beans
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies (optional)
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix, I use recipe 4292
1 French bread, loaf cut in half lengthwise
1 tomatoes, diced
2 green onions, sliced
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped (optional)
12 -16 teaspoons sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Fry ground beef and onion in medium frying pan for about 5 minutes until beef is no longer pink. Add red and green peppers. Sauté for 2 minutes. Drain. You can skip this step by using Recipe #31008 from your freezer.
  • Add refried beans, green chilies (if using) and taco seasoning. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until heated through.
  • Divide and spread beef mixture on each loaf half. Transfer to ungreased baking sheet.
  • Divide and sprinkle toppings over beef mixture. Broil about 8 inches from heat for 1 to 2 minutes until hot and cheese is melted. Each half cuts into 6 to 8 pieces, for a total of 12 to 16 pieces.
  • Top each slice with 1 tsp sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.3, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 36.1, Sodium 262.8, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 1.3, Protein 13.1

TACO MEATLOAF



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I like meatloaf, my DH likes tacos. We both LOVED this recipe! Found in TOH "Comfort Foods Book **Updated to add -- I have done a few revisions on this recipe to include a different pan size for the "boil over" issue. I have also found that if turkey and beef are combined it is a bit drier, you can use all turkey or all beef it is really up to you.

Provided by kittycatmom

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups crushed saltines (I have also used panko bread crumbs with great results)
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning
1/2 cup ketchup (I use 4 oz can tomato sauce with roasted garlic)
1 (4 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained (I use 1 cup fresh)
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
1 small onion, chopped
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb ground turkey
salsa, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and additional olives (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well. Form a loaf and bake in a 11 x 7 pan.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees. Serve with salsa, sour cream, cheese and olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.5, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 134.6, Sodium 537.1, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 1, Sugar 4.7, Protein 24.3

LITTLE MEAT LOAVES



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These individual meat loaves are topped with a sweet and tangy sauce. The sausage in this recipe yields a more complex flavor than your standard meat loaf.

Provided by ELIZABETH 45

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 eggs, beaten
¾ cup crushed buttery round crackers
½ cup milk
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried Italian-style seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 pound lean ground beef
1 pound ground sausage
1 cup ketchup
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cracker crumbs, milk, cheese, onion, Worcestershire sauce, Italian-style seasoning, garlic salt, ground beef and ground sausage. Mix this together well and form into individual loaves. Place the loaves in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Mix this together well and spoon some of this sauce over each loaf. Garnish each loaf with some Parmesan cheese and seasoning to taste.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 677.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 166 mg, Fat 38.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 34.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 1918.6 mg, Sugar 30.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right ground beef: Use 80/20 ground beef for a moist and flavorful meatloaf. You can also use ground turkey or chicken for a healthier option.
  • Season the beef well: Use a combination of spices, such as chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder, to flavor the beef. You can also add fresh herbs, such as cilantro or parsley, for extra flavor.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Vegetables add moisture and flavor to the meatloaf. Try using a combination of onions, carrots, celery, and bell peppers. You can also add corn, zucchini, or peas.
  • Bind the meatloaf together: Use a combination of eggs and bread crumbs to bind the meatloaf together. You can also use oatmeal or rice.
  • Shape the meatloaf: Shape the meatloaf into a loaf shape and place it in a baking dish. You can also use a muffin tin to make individual meatloaves.
  • Bake the meatloaf: Bake the meatloaf in a preheated oven for 1 hour, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the meatloaf rest: Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the meatloaf to stay moist and juicy.

Conclusion:

Taco meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. With its combination of ground beef, vegetables, and spices, taco meatloaf is a surefire hit with the whole family. You can also get creative with your toppings; some suggestions include salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese. Enjoy your tasty and convenient taco meatloaf!

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