Best 5 Taco Meatloaf Muffins Recipes

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**Taco Meatloaf Muffins: A Flavorful Twist on a Classic Dish**

If you're searching for a scrumptious and easy dinner idea, look no further than taco meatloaf muffins. These individual-sized meatloaves combine the hearty flavors of traditional meatloaf with the vibrant zest of Mexican cuisine. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this unique dish where ground beef, seasoned with a blend of taco seasoning, chili powder, and cumin, takes center stage. Nestled inside muffin tins, these meatloaf muffins are baked to perfection, resulting in a tender and juicy interior. Accompanied by three delightful variations, this recipe offers something for everyone. The classic version features a tangy tomato glaze, the cheesy version is loaded with melted mozzarella and cheddar, and the spicy version brings the heat with diced jalapenos and a spicy enchilada sauce. Served with your favorite taco toppings, these taco meatloaf muffins are a fun and flavorful twist on a classic comfort food.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MEXICAN MEATLOAF MUFFINS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: tomato sauce, honey, white vinegar, Club House® Taco Seasoning, olive oil, yellow onion, garlic, lean ground beef, bread crumbs, Club House® Taco Seasoning, large eggs, nonstick cooking spray, small flour tortillas, guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese, sour cream

Provided by Ivan Diaz

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup tomato sauce
2 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon Club House® Taco Seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup yellow onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 lb lean ground beef
¼ cup bread crumbs
1 packet Club House® Taco Seasoning
2 large eggs, beaten
nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
12 small flour tortillas
guacamole
salsa
shredded cheese
sour cream

Steps:

  • Make the taco sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, honey, vinegar, and Club House® Taco Seasoning until smooth. Set aside.
  • Make the meatloaf muffins: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Heat olive oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes, until softened and starting to brown. Add the garlic and sauté for another minute, until fragrant. Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Add the ground beef to a large bowl with the cooked onion and garlic, bread crumbs, Club House® Taco Seasoning, eggs, and ½ cup taco sauce. Mix until well combined.
  • Divide the beef mixture into 12 4-ounce balls.
  • Grease a muffin tin with nonstick spray. Gently press the tortillas into each muffin cup, making mini bowls. Place a meatloaf ball in each bowl and top each with 1 teaspoon taco sauce.
  • Bake the meatloaf muffins for 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the beef reaches 70°C (160°F). Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the muffins from the tin. Serve with guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese, and sour cream for topping.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 3 grams

MEXICAN TACO MEATLOAF



Mexican Taco Meatloaf image

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

MEAT LOAF MUFFINS



Meat Loaf Muffins image

Serve these tangy meat loaf muffins for dinner or slice them up for a take-along sandwich lunch. They're just as flavorful after freezing. -Cheryl Norwood, Canton, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
3 tablespoons ketchup
Additional ketchup, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Mix the first 5 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Press about 1/3 cupful into each of 12 ungreased muffin cups., Bake 15 minutes. Brush tops with 3 tablespoons ketchup; bake until a thermometer reads 160°, 5-7 minutes. If desired, serve with additional ketchup. , Freeze option: Bake meat loaves without ketchup; cover and freeze on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet until firm. Transfer meat loaves to an airtight freezer container; return to freezer. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Place meat loaves on a greased shallow baking pan. Spread with ketchup. Bake in a preheated 350° oven until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 350mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

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

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.

Tips:

  • Use a muffin tin to create individual meatloaf muffins. This makes them easy to serve and store, and they cook more evenly than a traditional meatloaf.
  • Add your favorite vegetables to the meatloaf mixture. This is a great way to sneak in extra nutrients and flavor.
  • Use a variety of spices in the meatloaf mixture. This will give it a delicious and complex flavor.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture. Overmixing can result in a tough and dense meatloaf.
  • Bake the meatloaf muffins until they are cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

Conclusion:

Taco meatloaf muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family. They are perfect for busy weeknights or for parties and potlucks. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that everyone will love.

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