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

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Ingredients

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.