Description
This taco meatloaf combines the hearty comfort of traditional meatloaf with bold taco seasoning, salsa, and cheese. A Tex-Mex inspired dinner that’s easy to make and always a family favorite!
Ingredients
Meatloaf:
- 2 lbs ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade blend)
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips (or breadcrumbs)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Topping:
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, taco seasoning, crushed chips, eggs, salsa, onion, cheese, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Transfer mixture to prepared loaf pan and shape into a loaf.
- Spread 1/2 cup salsa evenly over the top.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Sprinkle cheese over top and bake for another 5 minutes, until melted.
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with extra salsa, sour cream, or guacamole if desired.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Crushed tortilla chips add authentic taco flavor, but breadcrumbs work in a pinch.
- Leftovers make amazing taco meatloaf sandwiches.
- Can be frozen baked or unbaked—wrap tightly and freeze up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 400 calories
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
