Taco Meatloaf Recipe (Easy Mexican-Inspired Dinner)

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Taco Meatloaf Recipe (Easy Mexican-Inspired Dinner)

This easy taco meatloaf brings big, bold flavor to classic comfort food! Loaded with ground beef, tortilla chips, pepper jack cheese, and salsa, these individual-sized mini meatloaves are topped with a savory taco sauce and ketchup glaze. Best of all, they're fast—bake them in 25 minutes or cook them in your air fryer in just 14 minutes for a quick dinner the whole family will devour.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy dinner, ground beef recipe, taco meatloaf

Servings: meatloaves

Calories: 269kcal

Author: Mindy Boyd

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
½ cup shredded pepper jack cheese
⅓ cup crushed tortilla chips
¼ cup finely diced onion
3 tablespoons salsa
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 egg
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons taco sauce

Instructions

Make the meat mixture

Mix: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, cheese, crushed tortilla chips, onion, salsa, taco seasoning, egg, and minced garlic. Mix just until combined; don't overmix.
1 pound lean ground beef, ½ cup shredded pepper jack cheese, ⅓ cup crushed tortilla chips, ¼ cup finely diced onion, 3 tablespoons salsa, 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Shape: Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into flat ovals.
Make the topping: Mix the taco sauce and ketchup together in a small bowl.
2 tablespoons ketchup, 2 tablespoons taco sauce

Oven Instructions

Preheat: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Top: Divide the mixture evenly among the meatloaves and spread it over the tops with the back of a spoon.
Bake: Bake for 25 minutes, or until the meatloaves reach an internal temperature of 160°F.

Air Fryer Instructions

Air Fry: Place the meatloaves in a single layer in an air fryer basket that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Air fry at 380°F for 10–12 minutes.
Top: Divide the taco sauce mixture evenly among the meatloaves and spread it over the tops.
Finish: Return the meatloaves to the air fryer and cook for 2 more minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and will vary depending on the specific ingredients used.

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