Best 9 Taco Meat Loaves Recipes

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**Taco Meat Loaves: A Mexican-Inspired Comfort Food Delight**

If you're looking for a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make meal, look no further than taco meat loaves. These mouthwatering dishes, inspired by classic Mexican flavors, are sure to tantalize your taste buds and satisfy your cravings. With a selection of recipes ranging from traditional beef to vegetarian options, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that combines the bold zest of Mexican spices with the comforting goodness of homemade meatloaf. Whether you prefer a classic ground beef filling or a plant-based alternative, these taco meat loaves are guaranteed to be a hit at your next family dinner or potluck gathering.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

TACO MEAT LOAVES



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We live in Texas and love the Southwest style of cooking. This taco meat loaf recipe spices up plain ol' meat loaf! -Susan Garoutte, Georgetown, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 meat loaves (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups picante sauce, divided
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 pounds ground beef
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Additional picante sauce, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, 1/2 cup picante sauce, beans, corn, onion, olives, bread crumbs, taco seasoning, cumin and chili powder. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. , Pat into two ungreased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. , Spoon remaining picante sauce over each meat loaf; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with additional picante sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 1001mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

FAMILY FAVORITE TACO MEAT LOAF



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Our children think there are three basic food groups-pizza, tacos and burgers! They like to doctor up slices of this specially seasoned meat loaf with their favorite taco toppings. -Diane Essinger, Findlay, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup salsa
2 to 4 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, sliced ripe olives

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Pat into a 3-qt. slow cooker. , Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Top with sour cream, salsa, cheese, lettuce and olives if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 414mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

TACO MEAT LOAF



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"Even your kids will enjoy this tasty meat loaf," promises Cathy Streeter of De Kalb Junction, New York. "I like to serve it with shredded cheese, salsa and sour cream," she adds. You'll like that it's just 77 cents a serving.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup crushed saltines (about 30 crackers)
1 envelope taco seasoning
1/2 cup ketchup
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 small onion, chopped
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
Salsa, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and additional olives, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Press into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/2 hours or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Serve with salsa, sour cream, cheese and olives if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 916mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

TACO MEATLOAF



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

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 cup tortilla chips or 1 cup corn chips, crushed
1/3 cup salsa or 1/3 cup taco sauce
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 egg, beaten
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, I like Mexican blend

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in a bowl with hands.
  • Bake in a loaf pan at 350 degrees F. for 1 hour.
  • Drain off fat and bake a minute or two longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.3, Fat 37.6, SaturatedFat 16.5, Cholesterol 191.8, Sodium 515.6, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1, Protein 41.1

MEATLOAF TACOS RECIPE



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Meatloaf tacos is a quick and delicious dinner recipe perfect for using up your leftover meatloaf.

Provided by Linda Larsen

Categories     Dinner     Entree

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 (15-ounce) can refried beans
2 to 3 cups crumbled leftover meatloaf
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 cup tomato sauce
6 to 8 taco shells
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup salsa
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion.
  • Sauté and stir until tender, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Stir in the refried beans and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add the crumbled meatloaf, chili powder, and tomato sauce; simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Heat the taco shells as directed on the package until crisp and hot.
  • Let the diners make tacos with the hot meatloaf mixture, cheese, lettuce, salsa, and sour cream. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 719 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 179 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Sodium 1832 mg, Sugar 11 g, Fat 44 g, ServingSize Serves 4 to 6, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

MEXICAN TACO MEATLOAF



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My Mexican grandmother would use leftover corn tortilla chips in our meatloaf and everyone loved it! They all wanted seconds along with the recipe. A delicious Mexican-American comfort food.

Provided by Camille

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
¾ cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
1 small onion, chopped
1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup milk
¼ cup mild red taco sauce, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Thoroughly combine beef, tortilla chips, pepper Jack cheese, onion, and taco seasoning in a bowl.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, and taco sauce together in a separate bowl. Add to meat mixture and stir until well combined.
  • Press mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf pan and top with a strip of taco sauce down the center.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and browned on top, 45 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 120.2 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 468.4 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

TACO TURKEY MEAT LOAF



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After buying a supersized package of ground turkey, I made this spicy taco turkey meat loaf using what I had on hand. It's now become a family favorite! I serve it for tailgating parties and it's delicious the next day for sandwiches. —Holly Battiste, Barrington, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 2 loaves (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 medium onion, grated
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 pounds ground turkey
TOPPING:
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into two 7-1/2 x 4-1/2-in. loaves. Place in a greased shallow baking pan., Bake 1 hour. Mix together topping ingredients; spread over loaves. Bake until a thermometer reads 165°, 10-15 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing., Freeze option: Bake meat loaves without sauce. Securely wrap and freeze cooled meat loaves in foil. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Unwrap meat loaves and place in a greased shallow baking pan. Prepare topping as directed; spread over meat loaves. Reheat meat loaf in a preheated 350° oven until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 456mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TACO MEATLOAF



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I like meatloaf, my DH likes tacos. We both LOVED this recipe! Found in TOH "Comfort Foods Book **Updated to add -- I have done a few revisions on this recipe to include a different pan size for the "boil over" issue. I have also found that if turkey and beef are combined it is a bit drier, you can use all turkey or all beef it is really up to you.

Provided by kittycatmom

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups crushed saltines (I have also used panko bread crumbs with great results)
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning
1/2 cup ketchup (I use 4 oz can tomato sauce with roasted garlic)
1 (4 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained (I use 1 cup fresh)
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
1 small onion, chopped
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb ground turkey
salsa, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and additional olives (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well. Form a loaf and bake in a 11 x 7 pan.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees. Serve with salsa, sour cream, cheese and olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.5, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 134.6, Sodium 537.1, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 1, Sugar 4.7, Protein 24.3

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.

Tips:

  • Use ground beef with a higher fat content. This will help keep the meatloaf moist and juicy.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture. Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough.
  • Press the meatloaf mixture firmly into the loaf pan. This will help prevent the meatloaf from falling apart.
  • Bake the meatloaf at a high temperature for the first 15 minutes. This will help to brown the meatloaf and seal in the juices.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and continue baking the meatloaf. This will help the meatloaf cook evenly.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the meatloaf hold its shape.

Conclusion:

Taco meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is also a great way to use up leftover taco meat. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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