South-of-the-Border Taco Meatloaf

Name: South-of-the-Border Taco Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex, American, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 whole Eggs; 1.5 lb Ground Beef; 0.25 cup Medium Taco Sauce; 0.5 cup Milk; 1 whole Onion; 0.75 cup Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese; 1 whole Taco Seasoning; 1 cup Tortilla Chips

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Tex-Mex 🇺🇸🇲🇽American Mexican High-Protein 💪Low-Carb Sugar-Free Comfort-Food

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

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!