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Stuffed Mexican Meatloaf
My Mexican meatloaf is stuffed with chiles and two kinds of cheese, topped with salsa, and baked to juicy perfection — with NO filler!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 434 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork (or chorizo)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 small eggs
- 1 white onion medium, diced
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped garlic (2-3 cloves)
- 4 oz chopped green chilies (canned like Hatch, See Note 1)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1/4 lb pepper jack cheese
- 1/4 lb sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup Salsa of choice (to top meatloaf)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325˚F.
- In a large mixing bowl mix together all of the ingredients except the cheese and salsa. Press half of the meat mixture into a prepared loaf pan.
- Cut the cheeses into 3 pieces and place on top of the meatloaf, making sure not to touch the sides. Place the other half of the meat mixture on top now and press firmly.The meat mixture needs to be encasing the cheese.
- Top with the salsa to coat and seal the top. Bake for 65 minutes and let cool.
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Notes
- For a spicier kick substitute canned green chiles (like Hatch chiles) with a 1/4 cup diced jalapeños.
Nutrition Information
Calories
434kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
149mg
(50%)
Sodium
377mg
(16%)
Potassium
436mg
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
440IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
2.6mg
(3%)
Calcium
249mg
(25%)
Iron
2.6mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 434
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 434kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 149mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 436mg | 9% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 440IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 249mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.