Fiesta Meat Loaf Recipe

Fiesta Meat Loaf Recipe

🌿 Florentine Beef Pinwheel Meatloaf

(A beautiful spiral meatloaf filled with spinach and cheese)

Ingredients

For the meat mixture

• 1 kg ground beef

• 1 cup breadcrumbs

• 2 eggs

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ cup milk

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)

Florentine filling

• 2 cups fresh spinach, lightly sautéed and squeezed dry

• 1 cup ricotta or cottage cheese

• ½ cup shredded mozzarella or provolone

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan

• Salt & pepper

• Optional: 1 egg to help bind the filling

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.

2. In a large bowl, mix the meat mixture ingredients until well combined.

3. Spread meat mixture onto parchment into a rectangle about 1–1.5 cm thick.

4. In another bowl, mix spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt & pepper.

5. Spread the filling evenly over the meat, leaving a 2–3 cm border at one end.

6. Use the parchment to help roll up tightly like a jelly roll.

7. Seal the edges and place seam-side down on the baking sheet.

8. Bake 60–75 minutes until fully cooked (internal temp 72°C / 160°F).

9. Rest 10 minutes before slicing to reveal the spiral.

Serving suggestion: Serve with tomato basil sauce or simple brown gravy.

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🌶️ Fiesta Meat Loaf Recipe

(A Tex-Mex–style meatloaf—colorful, flavorful, perfect with rice or tortillas)

Ingredients

• 1 kg ground beef

• 1 cup crushed tortilla chips or breadcrumbs

• 1 cup shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 1 green bell pepper, diced

• 1 jalapeño, minced (optional)

• 1 egg

• ½ cup salsa

• 2 tbsp taco seasoning (or mix chili powder, cumin, paprika)

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Optional: ½ cup corn kernels or black beans

Fiesta glaze

• ½ cup salsa

• 2 tbsp ketchup

• 1 tsp brown sugar (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F.

2. In a large bowl combine beef, tortilla chips, cheese, vegetables, salsa, egg, and seasonings.

3. Mix gently until combined (don’t overwork).

4. Shape into a loaf and place in a baking dish.

5. Stir together the Fiesta glaze and spread over the top.

6. Bake 60–70 minutes or until cooked through.

7. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Serving ideas: Cilantro rice, guacamole, sour cream, roasted corn.

OTHER RECIPES

MEATLOAF RECIPES INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef or pork or a mixture of both
• 3/4 cup dry plain bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• 1 cup tomato-based salsa, divided
• 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped mild green chilies
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

MEATLOAF RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350*F (175*C). In large bowl, combine all ingredients, reserving 1/4 cup salsa; mix well.
2. In ungreased 1 1/2 or 2-quart casserole or 9 x 5-inch loaf pan, shape meat mixture into loaf.
3. Bake for 50 minutes. Remove from oven. Spoon remaining salsa over top of loaf. Return to oven; bake an additional 20 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly cooked in center and meat thermometer registers 160*F (70*C)...enjoy the meatloaf recipe ! Makes 6 servings.
Meatloaf-recipes: florentine-beef-pinwheel.

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