Tex-Mex Meatloaf Extravaganza

Tex-Mex Meatloaf Extravaganza 😍😍

Tex-Mex Meatloaf Extravaganza 😍😍

Ingredients:

  • 2 beaten eggs
  • 1 + 1/2 pounds ground beef (85% lean)
  • 1 cup salsa (preferably with green peppers)
  • 1/3 cup diced yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 + 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano (preferably Mexican), crushed between fingertips
  • Salt and fresh black pepper

Topping:

  • 1/4 cup ketchup or hot sauce

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking pan with foil and give it a light spray of non-stick spray.
  2. Whisk the beaten eggs in a large mixing bowl. Add all the ingredients except the ketchup, including 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Combine with a fork until well mixed. If the mixture seems too wet, add another tablespoon or two of bread crumbs.
  3. Dump the mixture onto the prepared pan and shape it into a loaf. Coat the entire surface with ketchup or hot sauce.
  4. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until cooked through in the center. Allow it to rest for five minutes before slicing.

Indulge in the bold flavors of this Tex-Mex masterpiece – a perfect fusion of savory beef, zesty salsa, and melted cheddar cheese. Your taste buds will thank you! πŸŒΆπŸ§€πŸ½

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