Best Mexican Meat Loaves Recipes

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

Ingredients

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°.

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MEXICAN MINI MEAT LOAVES

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Great variation of regular meatloaf. This has a "kick" to it! Excellent! Recipe is from "Family Circle" or "Woman's Day" magazine, 2005.

Provided by SouthernBell2627

Categories Pork

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey
1 lb ground pork
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can green chilies, chopped
2 slices whole wheat bread, torn in small pieces
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 tablespoons cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon oil
salsa, serve with warmed salsa

Steps:

Mix turkey, pork, chilies, bread, garlic, oregano, chili powder, cumin, and salt in a medium bowl until well blended.
Shape half the mixture into four ¾-inch-thick oval patties.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add patties and cook until meat is done. Top with warmed salsa for serving.

MEXICAN-STYLE MEAT LOAVES

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On a vacation to Arizona, I fell in love with albondigas, Latin American meatballs. After playing with a number of different spices I came up with a version that's amazing as a meatloaf. -James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 cup 2% milk
2/3 cup thick and zesty tomato sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
2-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
2-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
Optional: Salsa and additional cilantro

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 12 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Transfer to 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans., Bake meat loaves 50-55 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. If desired, top with salsa and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 453mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges