tex-mex meat loaf

11 Pinches
Tampa, FL
Updated on Jul 21, 2015

A recipe I found on the "Taste of Home" web site, posted by Kathleen Lerum, while searching for Tex-Mex recipes. This was changed, just slightly, for my tastes.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces tomato sauce, divided
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
  • 1 package taco seasoning mix
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 large egg, scrambled

How To Make tex-mex meat loaf

  • Step 1
    In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of tomato sauce, chips, onion, green pepper, egg and taco seasoning. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
  • Step 2
    Pat into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until the meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 160°; drain, if needed.
  • Step 3
    Heat the remaining tomato sauce. Slice meat loaf; top with tomato sauce.
  • Step 4
    Put leftover slices of Tex-Mex Meat Loaf on flour tortillas; top with cheese, tomatoes, lettuce or any other taco toppings. Roll up and dip in salsa or sour cream.

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Category: Beef
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Bake

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