Slow-Cooked Taco Meat Loaf

Name: Slow-Cooked Taco Meat Loaf
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Dinner Recipes, Comfort Food Recipes, Mexican Dinners, Mexican Recipes
Ingredients: 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

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

1 slice: 345 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 936mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 27g protein.

Originally published as Mexican Meat Loaf in Simple & Delicious March/April 2007

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sgronholz

Jun 29, 2019

This meat loaf was great! I cut the recipe in half for the two of us and divided the mixture into 12 muffin cups. I baked them at 350 for 25 minutes, which worked perfectly. The mini meat loaf cups were absolutely delicious and I can't wait to make them again!
CrazedChloe

Oct 13, 2015

Totally awesome! Everyone loves it! So easy to make!
sbuffman

Feb 20, 2015

Did not really care for this. A bit too mushy for me.
tlynnt8

Jan 6, 2015

This was delicious. Even my picky son had two heaping helpings! We all loved it!
Jogeng09

Jun 22, 2014

My husband always groans and rolls his eyes when I say I'm making meatloaf for dinner, but no more! We loved this -- so flavorful! I made it exactly as written, but cut the calories by using 96% lean beef, reduced-fat cheese, and baked tortilla chips. I might add a can of chopped green chilies next time, just for a little extra zip. This will be our go-to meatloaf recipe from now on.
damonsamara

Apr 8, 2014

EASY, GREAT TASTE, even good when it 's cold. This is a KEEPER!!!!
AAspedon

Nov 26, 2013

Not a big meatloaf fan until I tried this recipe
cea267

Apr 9, 2013

Leftovers make GREAT Meatloaf Tacos. Just heat up the meatloaf, slice it and place in taco shells. Top with jack cheese, chopped tomatoes, and shredded lettuce. Favorite Salsa on the side. Fantastic!!CEA
kimpoff

Mar 19, 2013

VERY GOOD
kmandres13

Dec 17, 2012

Taste wonderful. I made it a little too sweet. Will cut down on the brown sugar a bit.