Mexican Meat Loaf
📜 Collection: UK15 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Entrees A simple and flavorful Southwestern-twisted meatloaf featuring ground beef, soft bread crumbs, and zesty tomatoes with green chiles. Baked to juicy perfection, this easy weeknight entree delivers bold flavor with minimal effort.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 1 hour | None | 4 Servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Large bowl
- Shallow baking dish
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 1/2 pounds | Ground Beef | None |
| 1 cup | Bread Crumbs | Soft |
| 1 (10 ounce) can | Tomatoes and Green Chiles | e.g., Ro-Tel |
| 3 tablespoons | Onion Flakes | Dry |
| 1 1/4 teaspoons | Salt | None |
| 1/4 teaspoon | Garlic Salt | None |
Instructions
Step 1: Mix and Shape
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 1 cup soft bread crumbs, 1 (10 ounce) can tomatoes and green chiles, 3 tablespoons dry onion flakes, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt.
- With moistened hands, shape the mixture into a firm loaf.
Step 2: Bake
- Place the shaped loaf into a shallow baking dish.
- Bake for 1 hour until completely cooked through and nicely browned on top.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store leftover meatloaf tightly wrapped in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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