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Cheese Stuffed Taco Meatloaf

Cheese Stuffed Taco Meatloaf: A Fun Family Dinner Idea

Cheese Stuffed Taco Meatloaf is a Mexican twist on classic meatloaf, featuring juicy beef, gooey cheese, and a crunchy topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatloaf Mixture
  • 2.5 lb Lean Ground Beef (90/10) Provides structure and moisture
  • 1.5 cup Taco Sauce Choose mild, medium, or hot
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning (1.25 oz) Adjust according to taste
  • 1 Medium Sweet Onion (finely diced) Or shallots for a milder flavor
  • 1 tsp Cumin Enhances earthy flavor
  • 1 tsp Lemon Pepper Regular black pepper works as a substitute
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Infuses savory garlic flavor
  • 1 tsp Mexican Oregano Authenticity to the flavor
  • 2 large Eggs (beaten) Binds mixture together
For the Cheese Filling
  • 1 block Pepper-Jack Cheese (sliced into 14 slices and 1 cup shredded) Can substitute with cheddar or colby jack
For the Crunch Topping
  • 0.67 cup Crushed Nacho Cheese Flavored Doritos Can use crushed corn chips or Fritos

Equipment

  • 10-inch cast iron skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly oil a 10-inch cast iron skillet.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the lean ground beef, 1/2 cup taco sauce, 1/3 cup crushed Doritos, taco seasoning, finely diced onion, cumin, lemon pepper, garlic powder, Mexican oregano, and beaten eggs. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Press half of the meat mixture into the prepared skillet, smoothing it out and creating a well in the center.
  4. Layer the sliced pepper-jack cheese evenly over the meat mixture.
  5. Spread the remaining meat mixture over the cheese layer, smoothing the top.
  6. Spread the remaining 1/2 cup of taco sauce over the top of the meatloaf.
  7. Bake for 40 minutes, checking for doneness.
  8. After 40 minutes, pour an additional 1/2 cup of taco sauce, sprinkle shredded cheese and remaining crushed Doritos on top, then return to oven for another 20-30 minutes.
  9. Once fully cooked, let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Serve with sides like black beans or Mexican rice for a complete meal.

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