Best Mexican Polenta Meatloaf Recipes

MEXICAN POLENTA MEATLOAF

Steps:

• In large bowl, thoroughly mix together the hamburger, onions, pepper, tortilla chips, polenta and egg.
• In a separate bowl combine 1/2 can Ro-Tel, 1/2 can tomato sauce, tomato paste, onion flakes, chili powder, cumin, basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper and brown sugar.
• Add the seasoned sauce to the hamburger mix and combine well.
• Place 1/2 of the meat mixture into an oven proof baking pan (I use a muffin tin)
• Make a layer of cheese over the meat stopping 1/2 inch away from the outer edge.
• Place the remaining hamburger mix over the cheese, pressing lightly around the edges to keep the cheese from dripping out.
• Mix together the remaining Ro-Tel and tomato sauce and spread evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
• Bake at 350 for 1 hour.
• Remove from oven and place a layer of cheese over the top and dot with jalepeno slices if desired.
• Return to oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes.

MEXICAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a heavy skillet, add the oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring often until vegetables are soft, about 8 minutes. Set aside until cool enough to handle.
• In a large bowl combine the sauteed vegetables, ground beef, chorizo, and diced poblano chile.
• In a medium bowl, combine the salt, pepper, cayenne, cumin, and eggs. Add the ketchup and sour cream. Mix well with a fork and pour it on top of the mixed meats. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and mix thoroughly with clean hands.
• Put the mixture into a 9 by 13-inch loaf-pan. Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meatloaf registers 160 degrees F, about 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and carefully pour off any accumulated pan juices.
• Meanwhile, heat a heavy skillet over high heat. Add the whole tomatoes, onion, garlic cloves, and serrano chiles. Cook, turning frequently, until lightly charred on all sides. Peel the garlic cloves. Add all the charred ingredients to a blender. Pulse until chunky, then pour into a small skillet. Stir in the sugar, chipotle chile and mustard. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Cook until slightly thickened, about 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt, to taste.
• Slice the meatloaf and arrange on a platter. Spoon the salsa-glaze over the meatloaf and serve.

MEXICAN POLENTA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Cook onions in nonstick pan until they start to soften, then add shredded chicken, spices, and tomato sauce. Simmer about 10 minutes.
• Spread polenta in bottom of 13 x 9 pan.
• Spread refried beans over polenta.
• Spread meat mixture over beans.
• Top with shredded cheese.
• Bake for 30-45 minutes. (Until all hot and bubbly and cheese is melted to your liking).

LINDA'S MEXICAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Mix the hamburger, minced onions, bread crumbs, beaten egg, and Italian Seasoning together well with your hands.
• Add in the ketchup, 1/2 the can of tomato sauce, and 1/2 the can of Ro-tel tomatoes. Mix well.
• Put 1/2 the mixture into an oven-proof baking pan (I used a teflon pan), making a square or a circle, whichever you prefer.
• Cover the top of the meat mixture with a generous amount of cheese, not coming quite to the edge.
• Top the cheese with the rest of the hamburger mix, and pat down to make a loaf. Press the sides together a little so the cheese won't drip out when cooking.
• Mix the tomato sauce and Ro-tel tomatoes together and spread on top of the meatloaf.
• Bake in a 350 oven, for about 30 minutes before taking it out, to drain off the juices in the pan. (I set the juices aside to put in my Mexican Rice, as part of the water to make the rice).
• Put back in oven for 30 more minutes then take out, and cover to top of the meatloaf with the rest of the cheese.
• Put back in the oven, and watch carefully for the cheese to melt on top.
• Remove, cut, and serve.

MEXICAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Combine first 9 ingredients and place in lightly greased loaf pan.
• Bake at 375 for 40 minutes or until done.
• During last 10 minutes of baking, spoon desired amount of picante sauce over loaf and sprinkle with cheese.
• Garnish with sour cream and cilantro, if desired.