MEXICAN MEATLOAF
This Mexican Meatloaf is a wonderful twist on a classic, super versatile and taste great! Great reviews too!
If you love this recipe you will love our Brown Sugar Meatloaf. It is one of our most popular recipes and has incredible reviews.
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
If you have followed our site for any amount of time you know we love Mexican food. This was an experiment that turned out great and the reviews show that too. Many people love this recipe and it’s super versatile. The tortilla chips are a wonderful addition and this comes together really well.
SWAPS
This is a versatile recipe, you can switch out the taco seasoning for fajita seasoning if you prefer. You can also leave out cilantro if you are not a fan of replace it with fresh instead of the dried. We love the tortilla chips and think they bring a great texture to this recipe. Use a salsa you love for the topping.
Please read the comments on this recipe to see how other people made this recipe unique to their liking.
⭐TIP
You may have to increase the cooking time on this recipe. We find that it’s done at that time but all ovens vary and even the pan you bake it in can make a difference too.
WHAT TO SERVE THIS WITH
We have a few options and these are our favorites:
This meatloaf is so good!
I have to make 3 at a time for my husband and 2 sons. My husband loves the topping too. I have to make it at least once a month for them. Thank you!
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STORING, REHEATING & SERVING SIZE
We store in an airtight container and just reheat in the microwave. This makes 6-8 servings depending on how you cut it.
Mexican Meatloaf
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons dried cilantro leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Dash hot pepper sauce or Tabasco optional
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning I used my recipe for homemade taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup chopped green onion or regular onion
- 1/2 cup chopped red or green sweet peppers
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 10 ounce cans Rotel tomatoes with green chilis (well drained)
- 1 egg
- 2 cups crushed tortilla chips or corn chips divided (I used tostado chips)
Topping for Mexican meatloaf:
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
- 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese I used a Finely Shredded Fiesta Blend that is a combination of Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Queso Quesadilla and Asadero Cheese that came from Walmart
Instructions
- Mix together in a large mixing bowl the ground beef with the minced garlic, cilantro, pepper, salt, hot sauce and taco seasoning.
- Fold in the onions, peppers, corn, drained tomatoes, egg and 1 1/2 cups of the crushed tortilla chips.
- Form into a loaf and place in baking dish (I used a 9 x 13). Bake in preheated 350 degree oven, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Remove and add the salsa, crushed tortilla chips and cheese to the top of the meatloaf. Raise the oven heat to 375 and bake for 35 more minutes uncovered. Makes 8 to 10 servings.
Notes
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I topped mine with red enchilada sauce instead of salsa and use shredded queso cheese. I left out the crushed tortilla chips on top, but I incorporated sliced avocados as a side
very good!
Could you make this in a loaf pan?
I would think so.
Yes but don’t over work the loaf before adding to the pan. Make it firm but not tightly packed.
I may half the recipe, since it is just my husband I.
Maybe substitute refried beans for the egg?
I don’t think refried beans will bind will it. Leave the yolk out. This is the best combo of flavors I’ve tried, & I’ve been working on my own recipe for 60 odd years!!!
I made this today! And it is indeed the vest tasting meatloaf ever!!!!
I did however have to increase the cooking time,
After 65 total minutes it only registered 134 degrees!
I felt I needed to go 165.
I made Mexican Rice to go with it.
Thanks for another great recipe’n
Would it be an issue if I left out the corn?
I wouldn’t think it would affect it if you left out the corn. Thanks!
This meatloaf is sooo good!
I have to make 3 at a time for my husband and 2 sons.
My husband loves the topping too.
I have to make it at least once a month for them.
Thankyou!
So glad this recipe is such a hit!! Thank you so much for the kind comment.
What side dishes do you do? Do you continue with the Mexican theme and do Spanish rice?
We love this side dish with it: https://thesouthernladycooks.com/cheesy-green-chile-rice/
My whole family loved this recipe, we couldnt stop eating it. My husband was in heaven, there was nothing left on his plate nor my teenager., great dish!!! I will definitely make this again, thank you!!!!
So happy to hear your family loved this recipe. Thank you for letting us know and for the wonderful rating. Hope you have a great weekend.
Can I use beef, pork and veal mix?
Sure!
We are on a Mexican food kick this summer and now you have provided another great option. With this much ground beef in the recipe it took closer to 85 min to get done. This is so different than traditional ML and the flavors are wonderful. Next time I’m going to try it in the smoker with light smoke and fruit wood chunks.
So glad you enjoyed it!
Absolutely delish! My family LOVES this!
Delicious! This recipe will stay in rotation!
Lean ground beef? 80%? 85%?
Whatever your family prefers should work just fine.