mimi's mexican meatloaf

(1 RATING)
42 Pinches
Saginaw, TX
Updated on Mar 8, 2013

This recipe caught my attention because it had cocoa and cinnamon as ingredients. This has turned out to be a family favorite. Definitely not your everyday meatloaf.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 1 Hr 20 Min
method ---
yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds meatloaf meat mix(beef, pork and veal) or just all ground beef
  • 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs, dried
  • 1 large egg, well beaten
  • 1 cup salsa, we use hot picante brand
  • 4 1/2 ounces chopped green chiles
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, or additional cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

How To Make mimi's mexican meatloaf

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl combine meat, eggs, bread crumbs and mix well.
  • Step 2
    In a medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients and mix well. Add 3/4 cup of salsa mixture to meat mixture and mix well. Put meat mixture into an ungreased 1 1/2 to 2 quart casserole or 9 x 5 loaf pan. Shape mixture into a loaf shape.
  • Step 3
    Bake at 350 for 50 minutes. Remove from oven and spoon remaining sauce over top of meatloaf. Return to oven and bake an additional 20-30 minutes or until thoroughly cooked and center reads 160 degrees on an instant-read thermometer.

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Category: Beef
Category: Meatloafs
Culture: Mexican

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