Easy Taco Meatloaf Recipe (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Mini Meatloaves
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1 lb fresh lean ground beef
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1 lb lean ground pork
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1 packet taco seasoning mix
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12 oz bag of Doritos chips, crushed into small pieces
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1 cup Mexican cheese blend, shredded
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16 oz jar of your favorite salsa
→ For the Delicious Topping
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8 oz additional salsa for topping
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1 cup extra shredded cheese for finishing
# Instructions:
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Heat your oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with non-stick aluminum foil to make cleanup a breeze.
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In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, taco seasoning, crushed Doritos, beaten eggs, cheese, and salsa. Mix everything together thoroughly with your hands until well combined.
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Using your hands, form the mixture into 7-8 individual mini meatloaves of equal size on the prepared baking sheet. This ensures they'll cook evenly together.
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Top each meatloaf with a generous spoonful of the remaining salsa and sprinkle with the extra shredded cheese.
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Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30-45 minutes, or until a digital meat thermometer inserted into the center reads 160°F for food safety.
# Notes:
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Crush your Doritos into fairly small pieces before mixing - this makes combining everything much easier and prevents large chunks.
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For best results, shape all meatloaves to roughly the same size so they finish cooking at the same time.
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If you're worried about the cheese burning, you can add the salsa and cheese topping halfway through the cooking time instead of at the beginning.
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These freeze beautifully! Store cooked meatloaves in airtight containers or freezer bags for future quick meals.
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A digital meat thermometer is your best friend here - always check that the internal temperature reaches 160°F for safe consumption.