Taco Meatloaf 

A flavorful twist on a classic favorite, this Taco Meatloaf combines the bold tastes of Tex-Mex cuisine with the comfort of traditional meatloaf. Packed with ground beef, taco seasoning, cheddar cheese, and crushed corn chips, it's topped with zesty taco sauce for an added kick. Perfect for family dinners and meal prepping, this dish is both delicious and freezer friendly.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef (80% lean)

• 1½ cups corn tortilla chips, crushed

• 1 small yellow onion, finely diced

• 1 green bell pepper, finely diced

• 2 large eggs, whisked

• 1 (10 oz) can Rotel tomatoes

• 4 oz canned corn, drained

• 1 packet taco seasoning or 3 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning

• 1½ cups shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese, divided

• ⅓ cup red taco sauce (optional)

• 2 tablespoons cilantro or parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare Meat Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, crushed tortilla chips, diced onion, diced bell pepper, whisked eggs, Rotel tomatoes, drained corn, taco seasoning, and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Mix gently until just combined; avoid over-mixing.

3. Shape Meatloaf: Transfer the mixture into a 9×5-inch loaf pan lined with parchment paper. Shape into a loaf, leaving a well around the edges to allow fat to drain during cooking.

4. Bake: Place the loaf in the preheated oven and bake for 50 minutes.

5. Add Toppings: Remove from oven, top with red taco sauce (if using) and the remaining cheese. Return to oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

6. Rest and Serve: Remove from oven and loosely cover with aluminum foil. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley before serving.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 400 kcal

• Protein: 30g

• Fat: 25g

• Carbohydrates: 15g

• Fiber: 2g

• Sodium: 800mg