Description
Sizzling Mexican meatloaf brings fiery southwestern flavors dancing across your plate, melding spicy ground beef with zesty seasonings. Creamy mashed potatoes provide cool comfort, creating a perfect harmony of bold and smooth textures you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef or turkey
- 1 large egg
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (mix of green and red)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
Seasonings and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F, ensuring an ideal cooking environment for the meatloaf.
- Combine ground meat with breadcrumbs, diced vegetables, herbs, spices, egg, and salsa in a large mixing bowl, blending ingredients thoroughly using hands to create a uniform mixture.
- Transfer meat mixture into a greased loaf pan, compacting it firmly and spreading additional salsa across the top for enhanced flavor profile.
- Roast the meatloaf in preheated oven for approximately 1 hour, monitoring internal temperature until it reaches 160°F for complete cooking.
- Simultaneously, prepare potatoes by placing chopped potatoes and garlic cloves in a pot, covering with water and bringing to a rolling boil.
- Simmer potato-garlic mixture for 15-20 minutes until tender, ensuring soft and easily mashable consistency.
- Drain potato-garlic blend, returning to pot and incorporating milk and butter, mashing until achieving smooth, creamy texture.
- Season mashed potatoes with salt and pepper, adjusting liquid as needed for desired creaminess.
- Allow meatloaf to rest briefly after removing from oven, then slice into generous portions.
- Plate meatloaf alongside garlic mashed potatoes, optionally drizzling extra salsa on top for added zest and visual appeal.
Notes
- Select lean ground meat to reduce fat content and keep the dish healthier without compromising flavor.
- Swap breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free crackers for celiac or gluten-sensitive diners.
- Incorporate grated zucchini or cauliflower rice into the meatloaf mixture to boost vegetable intake and add moisture.
- Consider using Greek yogurt instead of milk in mashed potatoes for extra protein and tangier taste with reduced calories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg