Mexican Taco Meatloaf

My Mexican grandmother would use leftover corn tortilla chips in our meatloaf and everyone loved it! They all wanted seconds along with the recipe. A delicious Mexican-American comfort food.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 272 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup milk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
• 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
• 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
• ¾ cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
• ¼ cup mild red taco sauce, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Thoroughly combine beef, tortilla chips, pepper Jack cheese, onion, and taco seasoning in a bowl.

Step 3

Whisk eggs, milk, and taco sauce together in a separate bowl. Add to meat mixture and stir until well combined.

Step 4

Press mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf pan and top with a strip of taco sauce down the center.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and browned on top, 45 to 60 minutes.