Mexican Meatloaf

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Introducing a tantalizing twist on the classic meatloaf, we present the Mexican meatloaf recipe. Bursting with flavors inspired by the vibrant cuisine of Mexico, this dish combines ground meat, aromatic spices, and zesty ingredients to create a fiesta for your taste buds. With a perfect balance of heat and savory goodness, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. So, get ready to spice up your dinner table with this mouthwatering Mexican meatloaf that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

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Mexican meatloaf recipe details

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I was eating some fajitas and rice one day and wondered “how about I combine this somehow?” This is the result. Green salad and corn bread are very good complementary dishes.
Ready in: 1 hour 20 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon grated garlic
• 1 1/2 lean hamburger
• 3/4 cup uncooked quick rice
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
• 2 seeded guajillo peppers, chopped fine
• 1 tablespoon dried cilantro
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cup salsa

Preparation method

Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 1 hour

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion and garlic until onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes.
3. Combine the hamburger, rice, egg, cumin, ancho chile powder, guajillo peppers, cilantro, and salt in a large bowl, mixing thoroughly.
4. Pack into a meatloaf pan and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
5. Top with salsa and cook until the sauce has dried, about 10 to 15 minutes.