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Mexican Meatloaf Sandwiches
Make Mexican meatloaf, then use the leftovers to create meatloaf sandwiches that will give you a protein-packed lunch. Serve with cheese and fresh salsa.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 633 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf
- 2 pounds ground chuck (85% lean)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup quick cooking oats
- 1/3 cup chopped green pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 tablespoon cumin
- 1/2 tablespoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Sandwich Ingredients
- 16 slices bread
- 8 slices sliced colby cheese
- 2 cups fresh salsa
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9x5" baking pan with parchment paper. (Or spray with cooking spray.)
- Combine all of the meatloaf ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well.
- Press the beef mixture into the loaf pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reads 165 degrees.
- Allow the meatloaf to rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.
- To make the sandwiches, place a slice of meatloaf on a piece of bread. Top with cheese and fresh salsa. Place a second piece of bread on the top.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- *If you'd like, you can drizzle taco sauce on the meatloaf for a dressing.
- The calories shown are based on the meatloaf being cut into 9 pieces, with 1 serving being 1 slice of meatloaf. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
Nutrition Information
Calories
633kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Cholesterol
183mg
(61%)
Sodium
1336mg
(56%)
Potassium
842mg
(24%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1785IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
6.4mg
(7%)
Calcium
596mg
(60%)
Iron
6.6mg
(37%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 633
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 633kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 183mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 1336mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 842mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1785IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 6.4mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 596mg | 60% |
| Iron | 6.6mg | 37% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.