SLOW-COOKED TACO MEAT LOAF

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This meat loaf is a hit with my family. My three sons eat two pieces each, which is incredible, considering that they are very picky toddlers. This Southwest-style meat loaf is topped with a sweet and tangy sauce. -Lacey Kirsch, Thornton, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups crushed tortilla chips
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup salsa
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce

Steps:

  • Cut four 20x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on the bottom and up the sides of a 3-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray. , In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into a round loaf. Place meat loaf in the center of the strips. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. , Combine the ketchup, brown sugar and hot sauce; pour over meat loaf during the last hour of cooking. Let stand for 10 minutes. Using foil strips as handles, remove the meat loaf to a platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 936mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein.

Julie Lara
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover taco meat. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat meatloaf.


Livi LaBore
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I made this meatloaf for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and how moist it was.


GRA Nawab
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The meatloaf was delicious and my family loved it.


Noah Powers
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My family loved this meatloaf! It was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jeff Orcutt
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This recipe was easy to follow and the meatloaf turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Shawn Chigwida
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I'm not a big fan of meatloaf, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The taco seasoning gave it a really unique and delicious flavor.


nsereko musa
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover taco meat. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat meatloaf.


Odongo Samuel
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I made this meatloaf for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and how moist it was.


Ahrar Shekh
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The meatloaf was delicious and my family loved it.


hujafa islam
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My family loved this meatloaf! It was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mama Federica
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This recipe was easy to follow and the meatloaf turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Zana Muhamed
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I'm not a big fan of meatloaf, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The taco seasoning made it really flavorful and moist.


Bikram Bhetwal
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This was the best meatloaf I've ever had! The taco seasoning gave it a really unique and delicious flavor.


Tsengeljargal Lkhagvasurenb
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I made this meatloaf for my family last night and they loved it! It was so easy to make and it tasted great.


Emmanuella Austin
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover taco meat. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat meatloaf.


T Sagar
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I've made this meatloaf several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so moist and flavorful, and the taco seasoning gives it a nice kick.


Bunny Bare
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This taco meatloaf was a hit with my family! It was so easy to make and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.