Southwestern-Style Meat Loaf Recipes

Southwestern-Style Meat Loaf Recipe

This Southwestern Meat Loaf takes the classic comfort dish and turns up the flavor with chili powder, cumin, peppers, corn, and a tangy salsa-style glaze. It’s hearty, colorful, and perfect when you want something familiar—but exciting.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Bold Southwestern flavors

• Moist, tender texture

• Slight heat with customizable spice

• Perfect for tacos, sandwiches, or leftovers

• Easy pantry ingredients

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Ingredients

Meat Loaf

• 1½ lbs ground beef (or 50/50 beef & pork)

• 1 cup milk

• 1 cup breadcrumbs or crushed tortilla chips

• 2 large eggs

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 1 red bell pepper, finely diced

• 1 jalapeño, seeded & minced (optional)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)

• ½ cup shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese

• ⅓ cup salsa

• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1½ tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

Southwestern Glaze

• ½ cup ketchup

• ¼ cup salsa

• 2 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1 tbsp lime juice

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line a baking sheet.

2. In a large bowl, mix milk and breadcrumbs. Let soak 1 minute.

3. Add eggs, onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, garlic, corn, cheese, salsa, Worcestershire sauce, and spices. Stir gently.

4. Add ground meat and mix just until combined—do not overmix.

5. Shape into a loaf or place in prepared pan.

6. Stir glaze ingredients and spread half over the meat loaf.

7. Bake for 45 minutes, remove from oven, spread remaining glaze on top.

8. Return to oven and bake 15–20 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

9. Rest for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.

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Pro Tips for Maximum Flavor

• Crushed tortilla chips add authentic texture

• Pepper jack cheese adds a mild kick

• Resting prevents crumbling

• For extra smokiness, add ½ tsp chipotle powder

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Variations

• Tex-Mex Meat Loaf: Add black beans and taco seasoning

• Turkey Southwestern Meat Loaf: Use ground turkey + 1 tbsp olive oil

• Low-Carb: Skip breadcrumbs and use almond flour

• Extra Spicy: Add diced chipotle peppers in adobo

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What to Serve with Southwestern Meat Loaf

• Cilantro-lime rice

• Mexican street corn

• Roasted sweet potatoes

• Black bean salad

• Avocado slices or guacamole

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Storage & Leftovers

• Refrigerate: Up to 4 days

• Freeze: Up to 3 months

• Leftover ideas: Meatloaf tacos, burritos, or sandwiches

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Final Thoughts

This Southwestern-Style Meat Loaf is the perfect fusion of comfort food and bold flavor. It’s hearty, colorful, and guaranteed to become a new household favorite.

OTHER RECIPES

Meatloaf Recipe Ingredients:

* 1 pound ground beef, lean
* 3/4 to 1 pound ground veal
* 1 egg
* 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
* 1 can (approx. 4 1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives
* 1 can (4 ounces) chopped mild green chile pepper
* 1 cup corn kernels
* 1/2 cup salsa, plus more for topping
* 1 teaspoon onion powder
* 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1/8 teaspoon pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Meatloaf Recipe Instructions:
Combine all ingredients except topping in a bowl and combine until blended. 

A wire potato masher works well for mixing meatloaf. 

Pack into a loaf pan and bake at 350° for about 1 hour and 15 minutes. 

The meatloaf recipe is ready to serves 8 great persons....enjoy !
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