South-of-the-Border Taco Meatloaf
South-of-the-Border Taco Meatloaf blends juicy ground beef with taco spices, crushed tortilla chips, and creamy pepper Jack for a bold, cheesy twist on classic comfort food. A drizzle of mild red taco sauce adds tang and a gentle heat, making it perfect for a casual family dinner or game-day gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in South-of-the-Border Taco Meatloaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 44 / 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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- 12
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
In a large bowl, mix the beef, onion, tortilla chips, pepper Jack cheese, and taco seasoning until combined.
- 3
In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and taco sauce together.
- 4
Add this to the beef mixture and stir until well combined.
- 5
Press the mixture into a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan, then pour a strip of taco sauce down the center of the loaf.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and browned on top, 45 to 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf should register at least 160 degrees F (72 degrees C).
- 7
Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 463.07 kcal High 23%
- Protein 24.26 g Good Source 49%
- Carbohydrate 24.23 g 9%
- Total Fat 30.44 g High 39%
- Saturated Fat 12.06 g High 60%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 141.5 mg High 47%
- Sodium 544.24 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 2.18 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 1.77 g --
- Added Sugars 0.48 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 219.96 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 2.01 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 167.16 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 30.74 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.63 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.56 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
South of the Border Taco Meatloaf is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Eggs, Ground Beef, Medium Taco Sauce, and Milk. Each serving provides about 463.07 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is South-of-the-Border Taco Meatloaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Eggs, Ground Beef, Medium Taco Sauce, Milk, Onion. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make South-of-the-Border Taco Meatloaf?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 463.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is South-of-the-Border Taco Meatloaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is South-of-the-Border Taco Meatloaf healthy?
- South-of-the-Border Taco Meatloaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 463.07 calories and 24.26 g of protein, or 49% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 544.24 mg (24% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.06 g (60% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, 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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