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Tex-mex Beef Meatloaf

Tex-mex Beef Meatloaf prepared dish

This tex-mex beef meatloaf combines ground beef with zesty spices, bell peppers, and a touch of salsa for a flavorful twist on a classic dish. It's perfect for a hearty dinner and can be served with your favorite sides.

This recipe is mexican style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 60 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 60 min · Total: 75 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include salsa, black pepper, cheddar cheese, bell pepper.
  • Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup salsa
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 0.5 cup bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup onion (diced)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, salsa, diced bell pepper, diced onion, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
  4. Transfer the meat mixture to a loaf pan and shape it into a loaf.
  5. Top the meatloaf with shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
  7. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 680 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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