Secret Ingredient Meatloaf
- SERVES
- 6
- COOK TIME
- 1 Hr
Is there a "secret ingredient" in your favorite meatloaf recipe? There is in ours! Our Secret Ingredient Meatloaf calls for one shortcut ingredient that doesn't just make life easier, but it makes the meatloaf so moist and flavorful, too! Aren't you glad we've let you in on our little secret?
What You'll Need
- 1 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- 1 cup coarsely crushed ranch-flavored tortilla chips
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
What to Do
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine beef, egg, salsa, tortilla chips, 1/2 cup cheese, the chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; mix well. Place in loaf pan.
- Bake 55 to 60 minutes, or until no pink remains. Sprinkle remaining cheese over meatloaf and cook another 2 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Why not start out this meal with a steamin' bowl of our Mexican Tortilla Soup?
- The perfect finish to a Tex-Mex themed dinner is a Tex-Mex dessert, like Fried Ice Cream!
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Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 503
- Calories from Fat 315
- Total Fat 35g 54 %
- Saturated Fat 13g 66 %
- Trans Fat 1.5g 0 %
- Protein 27g 54 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 128mg 43 %
- Sodium 795mg 33 %
- Total Carbohydrates 20g 7 %
- Dietary Fiber 1.8g 7 %
- Sugars 2.1g 0 %
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achumley0003 31706 34
Oct 31, 2017
Because this contains salsa and uses the Mexican blend cheese it is a Mexican style meatloaf. I have not tried it yet but it seems like a good spin on a classic. My kids like meatloaf a lot, so it would definitely be great to change it up sometimes.
BeckySue
Aug 29, 2016
I was looking for meatloaf at my family would like and this one was a winner! All these flavors come together to make a nice Mexican meatloaf. It's not Bland. The sauce is a nice change from using ketchup and the cumin gives it a Mexican taste. I served it with refried beans and flour tortillas. Next time I'm going to make it with Mexican corn on the cob.
Member 5576776
Mar 01, 2016
Would ground turkey work in place of the beef?
Test Kitchen Team
Mar 02, 2016
Hi there! Ground turkey will work in place of the beef in this recipe. If you will be using ground turkey, be sure to increase the salt to 1 teaspoon, the black pepper to 1/2 teaspoon, and the chili powder to 2 teaspoons. Enjoy!
Tammybuck1968 44
Feb 17, 2016
I have been using salsa for ever,in my meatloaf,but will try this one very soon,with the other ingredients.
catsmom
Jan 26, 2016
I've never cared much for any meatloaf, but this one is definitely an exception! I only had plain tortilla chips, not the ranch, so I added a small amount of ranch dressing mix. Otherwise made exactly as stated. Awesome!
comfortsilly 65694 17
Aug 23, 2015
INTERESTING!! Never thought of using "salsa. But I have been making meat loaf FAR MORE MANY years than "salsa" has been around. I have LONG SINCE substituted "chili sauce" for ketchup though. NOW the next time I make meat loaf, OR meat pie, I DEFINITELY WILL TRY SALSA!
Hal Lark
Feb 27, 2015
I just made this dish and I loved it, could have eaten the whole thing. But I am watching my weight. Question, do you list calories and nutritional facts with your recipes.
Test Kitchen Team
Mar 02, 2015
Hi Hal! - We're so glad to hear you loved this meatloaf. :) We are currently working on getting nutritional facts up on all of our recipes. In the meanwhile, you could also check out our diabetic-friendly site, www.EverydayDiabeticRecipes.com, which does already include complete nutritional info for every recipe. Thanks again for your comment!
Member 4458521
Feb 23, 2015
This is the best way I have made meat loaf yet. It was awesome great flavors and didn't fall apart. will definitely make again and again
Pebbles17918
Feb 14, 2015
This was awesome. Moist and so tasty. Made it according to the recipe with no changes. Different take on meat loaf and definitely a keeper.
jlt1852 1526740
Feb 07, 2015
Awesome Tex Mex flavor. Made this as is, no changes and everyone loved it. Will be making it again.
jociadam 9598350
Feb 05, 2015
This meatloaf is awesome and has a Tex Mex flavor, kind of like a taco salad. It is great as-is or with leaving the cumin out.
Mervau
Jan 26, 2015
I used corn chips and no one in my family liked it. they are pretty fussy anyway but will be getting lots of leftovers.
racxray806 5575843
Jan 23, 2015
I don't much care for ranch tortilla chips. Can I use corn chips instead?
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