Best 13 Salsa Meat Loaf Recipes

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**Salsa Meatloaf: A Spicy Twist on a Classic Dish**

Salsa meatloaf is a Mexican-inspired dish that combines the classic flavors of meatloaf with a spicy salsa twist. This savory and flavorful dish is made with a mixture of ground beef, pork, and veal, seasoned with a blend of spices and herbs, and topped with a tangy and aromatic salsa. The result is a moist and succulent meatloaf with a slightly crispy and flavorful crust. Served with a side of mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad, salsa meatloaf makes for a satisfying and hearty meal that is perfect for any occasion. This article provides three variations of salsa meatloaf recipes, each with its own unique flavor profile. From a classic salsa meatloaf to a spicy chipotle salsa meatloaf and a flavorful verde salsa meatloaf, these recipes offer a range of options to suit different tastes and preferences.

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CHEESY SALSA MEATLOAF



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Get a load of this flavorful Healthy Living Cheesy Salsa Meatloaf! With garlic, cheddar cheese and chunky salsa, our Cheesy Salsa Meatloaf is terrific.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lb. ground beef
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 clove garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix all ingredients until well blended.
  • Shape into loaf in 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Bake 1 hour or until center is no longer pink. Remove from oven. Let stand 3 minutes before removing from pan. Cut into slices to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 21 g

TORTILLA-SALSA MEAT LOAF



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I'm asked to make this recipe at least once a month during the winter, especially for birthday dinners. My guests like it with braised asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 slices day-old white bread
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup salsa
1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
1/2 cup each chopped green pepper, onion and celery
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork

Steps:

  • Place bread in an ungreased 9x5-in. loaf pan; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, salsa, tortilla chips, green pepper, onion, celery, jalapeno, garlic, pepper, Italian seasoning and seasoned salt. Crumble beef and pork over mixture and mix well. Pat into prepared pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°. Invert meat loaf onto a serving platter; discard bread. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 319mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

SALSA MEATLOAF



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This is a great, easy recipe from one of my husband's cooking for bachelors-type books. It's supposed to have three ingredients, but I cheat and add a few extras

Provided by DiWriter

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs lean ground turkey
1 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup salsa (mild, medium or spicy, according to taste)
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • in a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs, water and salsa and set aside for 10 minutes.
  • in a large bowl, add onions, garlic, turkey, egg and when it's ready, the water/breadcrumb mixture.
  • using your clean hands, mix together.
  • shape into a loaf shape in a large pan. I usually use a 9x13x2.
  • Bake for 60 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before slicing.

SALSA MEATLOAF



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Easy meatloaf with a southwestern twist. Great for a weeknight dinner with a salad and oven fries or baked potatoes.

Provided by ranch-girl

Categories     Grains

Time 50m

Yield 1 loaf, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb lean ground buffalo
1 egg
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup salsa, from a jar, use your favorite kind (I like 505 brand)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Bake in oiled loaf pan at 350° F for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.7, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 120.2, Sodium 482.3, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.2, Protein 27.9

SALSA MEATLOAF



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Make and share this Salsa Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 egg whites or 1/2 cup egg white substitute
1 cup oatmeal
1 onion, grated
1 cup zucchini, grated
3/4 cup carrot, grated
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon fresh black pepper
1 1/2 lbs extra lean ground beef
1/2 cup homemade salsa or 1/2 cup store-bought salsa

Steps:

  • In a bol, whisk lightly egg whites. Add oatmeal, onion, zucchini, carrots, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, thyme and pepper. Stir. Add ground beef and stir.
  • On a greased baking sheet with sides, shape the beef mixture in a round loaf of 13 inches of lenght and 2 inches height. Cook in a preheated oven of 350 F for about 40 minutes or until meatloaf is golden. With a spoon, spread salsa on the meatloaf. Keep cooking for about 20 minutes or until the internal temperature is 170°F.

EASY SALSA MEATLOAF



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Make and share this Easy Salsa Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by movieboy

Categories     Meatloaf

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey
1/2 cup salsa, your choice (mild-med-hot)
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup mexican cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 dash salt & pepper or 1 dash crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • 1. PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES F (175 DEGREES C).
  • 2. MIX ALL DESIRED INGREDIENTS IN LARGE BOWL. GET YOUR HANDS INTO IT. MIX UNTIL YOU CAN PICK IT UP IN ONE PIECE.
  • 3. BAKE 45 MINUTES UNTIL DONE, A MEATLOAF PAN IS BEST!
  • 4. TOP WITH EXTRA SALSA BEFORE OR AFTER COOKING. ENJOY!

SALSA MEATLOAF (OAMC)



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This meatloaf tastes even better reheated the next day! The measurements are approx. as I usually do not measure the amounts as I'm throwing it together.**edited on October 24 to add instructions (see step 4) for Once a Month Cooking. I usually make this during a cooking blitz and freeze until needed.

Provided by Pamela

Categories     Meat

Time 50m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground beef
3/4 cup cracker crumbs or 3/4 cup oatmeal
1 small onion, diced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 package dry onion soup mix
1 egg
1 teaspoon garlic
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup salsa
3/4 cup salsa
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons ketchup

Steps:

  • Mix ingredients for loaf together and place in a loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until almost done.
  • Top loaf with sauce and bake 10-15 minutes longer.
  • ** for OAMC: complete steps 1 & 2 but bake until done. Defrost overnight, top with sauce and then bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until sauce bubbles. OR bake from frozen for 1 hour at 350 degrees, top with sauce and then bake for 30 minutes or longer until sauce bubbles.**

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1632.2, Fat 79.5, SaturatedFat 29.4, Cholesterol 520.9, Sodium 5390.8, Carbohydrate 119.5, Fiber 13.2, Sugar 37.3, Protein 110.5

SPICY SALSA MEATLOAF



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Looking for a new way to perk up meatloaf? Stir salsa into the meat mixture and then top the loaf with salsa. The amount of heat is up to you.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce
1 egg
1/4 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix all ingredients except 1/4 cup salsa. Press mixture into ungreased 9x5-inch loaf pan. Top with 1/4 cup salsa.
  • Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 160°F. Serve with additional salsa if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 1 g

SALSA MEATLOAF



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Serve meatloaf with a little sass. High-fiber cereal and salsa as hot as you like sets this meatloaf apart.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup Fiber One™ original bran cereal
1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
2 eggs
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 lb extra lean (at least 90%) ground beef
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and finely crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or finely crush in food processor).
  • In large bowl, stir together cereal and 1 cup salsa (mixture will be thick). Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Add eggs, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper to cereal mixture; stir until blended. Add ground beef; stir until well mixed. Press evenly in ungreased 9x5-inch glass loaf dish.
  • Bake uncovered 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 160°F. Cover; let stand 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard liquid before slicing. Serve with 1/2 cup salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 670 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SALSA MEAT LOAF



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This meat loaf is a bit different and I hope to try it soon. The recipe is from Anne Lindsay's New Light Cooking. A good selection of optional ingredients allows you to make it according to what you have on hand.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 slices whole wheat bread, crumbled
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed
1 cup salsa
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup fresh cilantro (optional) or 1/4 cup parsley, chopped (optional)
1 sweet green pepper, chopped (optional)
1 stalk celery, chopped (optional)
1 carrot, peeled and chopped (optional)
1 cup corn (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine 1/2 the salsa with all other ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Spoon into 9x5-inch loaf pan, smoothing top.
  • Spread remaining salsa over top (may be made ahead and refrigerated up to 3 hours at this point).
  • Bake in 350F oven for 55 minutes or until firm to the touch and meat thermometer reads 170°F.
  • Pour off fat.

SASSY SALSA MEAT LOAVES



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We still can't settle on our favorite salsa, but, honestly, why bother? There are so many fantastic options! We love trying them all in this twist on classic meat loaf. You can make these loaves ahead, and they'll last for a few days-perfect for meat loaf sandwiches topped with a little Monterey Jack cheese. -Tasha Tully, Owings Mills, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 loaves (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup uncooked instant brown rice
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1-1/2 cups salsa, divided
1 large onion, chopped
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 pound ground turkey
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese or Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook rice according to package directions; cool slightly. In a large bowl, combine tomato sauce, 1/2 cup salsa, onion, egg, celery, parsley, cilantro, garlic and seasonings; stir in rice. Add beef and turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly., Shape into two 8x4-in. loaves in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°, 1 to 1-1/4 hours., Spread with remaining salsa and sprinkle with cheese; bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing., Freeze option: Bake meat loaves without topping. Securely wrap and freeze cooled meat loaf in foil. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Unwrap meat loaves; place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Reheat in a preheated 350° oven until a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°, 40-45 minutes; top as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 634mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TURKEY SALSA MEATLOAF



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This recipe was modified from one I found in the Quaker Oats "All-Time Any Time Recipes" book. Its so easy, it hardly classifies as cooking. Note that this works well with ground venison or ground beef, too.

Provided by ColSanders

Categories     Meat

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
3/4 cup oats (quick cooking or old fashioned, uncooked)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 cup salsa (any salsa is OK, spicy or mild)
2 -3 tablespoons ketchup

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Using your hands, combine all ingredients, except the ketchup, in a medium bowl until well mixed.
  • Spray a 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • Pack the meatloaf mixture into the loaf pan. Drizzle ketchup over meatloaf.
  • Bake (uncovered) 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Let stand a few minutes before slicing and serving.

EASY SALSA MEATLOAF



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A crowd pleasing meatloaf, may be made with ground beef or ground turkey. Both are yummy.

Provided by TINKERBELL15

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef sirloin
½ cup salsa
½ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 cloves garlic, minced
dried parsley to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, mix the ground sirloin, salsa, bread crumbs, cheese, egg, and garlic. Season with parsley, salt, and pepper. Transfer to a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
  • Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or to a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees F (72 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 83.5 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 417.7 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients. This will give your meatloaf the best flavor.
  • Don't overmix the meat. Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough.
  • Use a variety of spices and seasonings. This will add flavor and depth to the meatloaf.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make meatloaf, so feel free to try different recipes and find one that you like.
  • Make sure the meatloaf is cooked through before serving. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the meatloaf. It should be 160 degrees Fahrenheit in the center.

Conclusion:

Salsa meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a family meal. It is a great way to use up leftover salsa and ground beef. The salsa adds a lot of flavor to the meatloaf, and it is also a moist and juicy dish. Serve salsa meatloaf with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

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