Mexican Meatloaf
This Mexican Meatloaf wraps taco-seasoned beef around layers of warm refried beans, soft flour tortillas, salsa, and melted Cheddar for a bold, Tex-Mex twist on a classic. Each slice delivers a hearty, saucy bite with gentle heat and cheesy richness—perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mexican Meatloaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the ground beef with the taco seasoning; set aside.
- 3
In a medium saucepan, warm the refried beans over medium-low heat until fully heated through.
- 4
Place the ground beef mixture on a large sheet of foil.
- 5
Press the mixture into a square about 1 inch thick.
- 6
Spread the refried beans evenly over the top of the flattened beef.
- 7
Layer the flour tortillas over the refried beans, trimming the edges to fit the square.
- 8
Add salsa and Cheddar cheese in layers on top of the tortillas, keeping 1/2 to 1 inch away from the edges of the square.
- 9
Carefully roll the layered beef into a Swiss roll shape, pressing and compacting the loaf as you roll.
- 10
Pinch and seal the edges.
- 11
Wrap the loaf in the foil and seal.
- 12
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the center is no longer pink.
- 13
Cut the loaf in half to check for doneness, if needed.
- Calories 514.23 kcal High 26%
- Protein 28.39 g Good Source 57%
- Carbohydrate 28.32 g 10%
- Total Fat 31.1 g High 40%
- Saturated Fat 13.01 g High 65%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 96.96 mg High 32%
- Sodium 949.3 mg High 41%
- Dietary Fiber 4.43 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 2.42 g --
- Added Sugars 1.67 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 207.3 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 4.24 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 362.35 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 79.81 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 3.68 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Mexican Meatloaf is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Flour Tortilla, Ground Beef, Refried Beans, and Salsa. Each serving provides about 514.23 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mexican Meatloaf?
- It is a Tex-Mex meatloaf recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Mexican Meatloaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Flour Tortilla, Ground Beef, Refried Beans, Salsa, Shredded Cheese. The full list of 6 is above.
- What goes well with Mexican Meatloaf?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Mexican Meatloaf?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 514.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mexican Meatloaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 13 steps.
- Is Mexican Meatloaf healthy?
- Mexican Meatloaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 514.23 calories and 28.39 g of protein, or 57% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 949.3 mg (41% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.01 g (65% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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