Yep faithful readers I wrote that dreaded word. MEATLOAF. Now would be the time I could see everyone running for their lives from the food that may or may have not scarred you in your tiny tot years BUT come back! I swear, you'll love this. I'm one of you, I swear. Once upon a time I was a chick who turn her nose up at the slightest thought of meatloaf. I was le'meatloaf snob but then courtesy of an ex-family friend this recipe came in and saved the scary meatloaf years. Kinda like Batman killing off that pesky penguin.
So what exactly goes into this genius food labeled Mexican meatloaf? Follow me!
Mexican Meatloaf
Serves 4 to 6
1 burrito seasoning
1 10 ounce tortilla chips
1 26 ounce salsa
8 ounces shredded Mexican cheese
2 lbs ground round
1 lb ground turkey
Spanish Rice
1 14.6 ounces diced no salt added tomato's
Half can of water (use the can from your tomato's)
1 cup of chopped green pepper/onion mix
2 bags of boil in a bag rice
3 tablespoons of margarine
1/2 packet of burrito seasoning (not to be confused. In all you should buy 2 packages of burrito seasoning)
How to make Mexican meatloaf:
*Place your thawed turkey and hamburger in a bowl. Add half the jar of your salsa, one cup of cheese, and the bag of chips (crush them finely). Mix well then place mixture into a one or two quart (whatever works for you) casserole dish. Shape mixture into meatloaf shape and bake at 425 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes. Whenever the middle is done. Every oven is different. Once done add the remainder of your cheese and salsa to top off the meatloaf. Place back in oven until cheese is melted. Take out and let cool for 5 minutes. Cut and serve!
How to make Spanish rice:
*Place your skillet on medium heat. Add your butter and once melted add your rice. Stir and cook rice until lightly toasted. Once toasted add your 1/2 package of burrito seasoning. Stir and let it cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add your pepper mix, your can of tomato's (with juice), and a half can of water. Cover and let it cook on medium heat until your rice is tender. Stiring every so often.
So how did this one do? Quite well if you ask us! For many years this has been one great recipe for the whole family to enjoy. We encourage you to make this. It's something quite tasty!
Tid Bits:
*Use your choice of meat. Whatever you prefer. It'll all taste yummy!
*Looking for a spicy kick? Jazz it up with some hot salsa.
*Add sour cream to meatloaf and rice. It's delish!
That's it...I know. It's a first for us. See? I told you this is awesome. It's so good there aren't a lot of tid bits, haha.
Ma's spot:
This meatloaf was always a big hit with my family. It's the only way I could get my daughter to eat meatloaf. The recipe came to us from my dear friend Todd's ex-wife Michelle. For those of you who are looking to have this dish on the lighter side you can use fat free sour cream, all turkey, organic tomato's, etc... to lighten it up. The Spanish rice I made up myself because the box Spanish rice is loaded with sodium. Anyone who is watching their blood pressure (like myself) this is a good choice. After you slice the meatloaf and plate it try some sour cream and salsa on top. Gives it something extra.
Alrighty peeps, that's it for this Tuesday. Aw, cheer up meatloaf cheerleaders (at least I hope so after you try this, haha) we'll be back here next Tuesday with my pick. What's on the menu? We're going to Chicago baby! Well...only in our kitchens but I promise it is not one to be missed! Have a lovely week guys!
Spoons & Spatula's
~Dinah & Ma
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