Smart Choice Easy Mexican Meatloaves Recipes

EASY MEXICAN MEATLOAVES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Mix meat, stuffing mix, tomatoes, 1-1/4 cups cheese, 3/4 cup salsa, eggs and garlic until blended. Shape into 2 loaves in 13x9-inch baking dish.
• Bake 50 min. Meanwhile, mix remaining salsa and sugar.
• Spread salsa mixture over meatloaves; top with remaining cheese. Bake 10 min. or until meatloaves are done (160ºF).

MEXICAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, mix thoroughly the ground beef and taco seasoning; set aside. In a medium saucepan, heat the refried beans over medium low heat until they are completely heated through.
• Place the ground beef mixture on a large piece of foil. Press the mixture into an approximately 1 inch thick square shape. Spread the refried beans evenly over the top of the flattened beef. Layer the flour tortillas on top of the refried beans, trimming the edges to fit the square. Layer tortillas with salsa and Cheddar cheese, staying 1/2 to 1 inch away from edges of the square.
• Gently roll the layered beef into a Swiss roll shape, pressing and compacting the loaf as you go. Pinch and seal the edges. Wrap in the foil and seal.
• Bake in preheated oven 40 to 45 minutes, or until no longer pink in the center. Cut loaf in half to test for doneness, if necessary.

MEXICAN-STYLE MEAT LOAVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 12 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Transfer to 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans., Bake meat loaves 50-55 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. If desired, top with salsa and cilantro.

MEXICAN MEAT LOAVES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. , Shape into two loaves; place in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°.

MEXICAN MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Add beef and mix well. Pat into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or a thermometer reaches 160°. Top with warm picante sauce.

LIGHTER MEXICAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, mix together the ground turkey, ground chicken, black beans, corn, green chiles, salsa, taco seasoning, bread crumbs, and egg whites until thoroughly combined.
• Form the mixture into a loaf shape and place into the prepared baking dish.
• Pour half the enchilada sauce over the meatloaf.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
• Remove from oven and pour the remaining sauce over the loaf. Return to oven and cook until the meatloaf is no longer pink inside and the juices run clear, another 10 to 15 minutes. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the meat loaf should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
• Slice and serve with pan sauce spooned over the slices.

SMART-CHOICE EASY MEXICAN MEATLOAVES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Mix meat, stuffing mix, tomatoes, 1-1/4 cups cheese, 3/4 cup salsa, eggs and garlic until blended. Shape into 2 loaves in 13x9-inch baking dish.
• Bake 50 min. Meanwhile, mix sugar and remaining salsa until blended.
• Spread salsa mixture over meatloaves; top with remaining cheese. Bake 10 min. or until meatloaves are done (160ºF).

SMART-CHOICE MAKE-AHEAD CHEESY BACON MINI MEATLOAVES

Steps:

• Whisk eggs and milk in large bowl until blended. Add all remaining ingredients except bacon; mix lightly. Shape into 6 (1-inch-thick) patties; wrap bacon slice around edge of each patty.
• Wrap individually in plastic wrap; place in freezer-weight resealable plastic bag. Seal bag. Freeze up to 3 months.
• Heat oven to 375ºF. Unwrap frozen patties; place on rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 40 to 45 min. or until done (160ºF).

SMART-CHOICE POTATO-TOPPED MINI MEATLOAVES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Mix meat, stuffing mix, water and steak sauce; press into 12 muffin pan cups sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 20 to 25 min. or until done (160°F).
• Add Neufchatel and garlic to potatoes; stir until Neufchatel is melted. Stir in parsley. Scoop over meatloaves. Serve topped with gravy.

MEXICAN MINI MEAT LOAVES

Steps:

• Mix turkey, pork, chilies, bread, garlic, oregano, chili powder, cumin, and salt in a medium bowl until well blended.
• Shape half the mixture into four ¾-inch-thick oval patties.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add patties and cook until meat is done. Top with warmed salsa for serving.