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Mexican taco meatloaf on a cutting board with chips, lime, guacamole, and cilantro.
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Mexican Taco Meatloaf

Comfort food meets Taco Tuesday with this Mexican Taco Meatloaf recipe! With its smoky, bold taco seasoning flavors, and juicy, moist texture, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Katie Youngs

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 cup mild salsa chunky
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs plain
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 tablespoons low-sodium taco seasoning mix
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Colby Jack all work

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, salsa, panko breadcrumbs, eggs, salt, garlic powder and taco seasoning.  Mix until combined.
  • Transfer the taco meatloaf mixture to the rimmed baking sheet.  Form the mixture into a loaf.  Make the loaf approximately 6" x 9" and about 1 ½ inches thick.  
  • Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into the center of the meatloaf registers 165° F.
  • After the meatloaf has finished cooking, top it with the shredded cheese.  Place the meatloaf back into the oven for about 3-5 minutes to melt the cheese.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.  Enjoy!

Notes

  • Let the cooked meatloaf cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting it into slices. If you cut it while it’s still piping hot, it’s likely to fall apart.
  • Use a digital meat thermometer to prevent overcooking. Turkey meatloaf should be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 165°F. 
  • Serve slices of Mexican taco meatloaf topped with freshly chopped cilantro, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or a squeeze of lime juice.
  • The nutrition information is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.  It should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice. 

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 828mg | Potassium: 466mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 511IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 2mg

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