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Mexican Meatloaf Recipe

This Mexican Meatloaf is made with ground beef and stuffed with hard-boiled eggs, onions, and pickled jalapeños, then topped with bacon. This moist meatloaf is full of flavor and is perfect for parties and occasions. 
Course Beef
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword mexican meatloaf, Mexican Meatloaf Recipe, Mexican style meatloaf
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
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Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 474kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup white onion chopped
  • 2 cloves small garlic finely chopped
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 pounds ground chuck beef
  • ½ cup ground saltine crackers
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 large hard-boiled eggs
  • 6 slices of pickled jalapeños optional
  • 4 slices thick bacon
  • You will also need aluminum foil to form and cover the meatloaf.

Instructions

  • Place an oven-proof tray on the lower rack or bottom of your oven, and fill it with water. Preheat oven to 375 degrees (180C). This will create light steam.
  • Melt the butter in a frying pan and sauté the onions and garlic over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are transparent. About 6-8 minutes. Do not let the onions brown. Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool. Whisk the eggs, milk, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl until well combined.
  • In a large bowl, combine ground chuck beef, onion-garlic mix, the beaten eggs, ground saltine crackers, salt, and pepper. Gently mix all the ingredients with a spatula or a fork. Do not knead or over-mix the dough, otherwise, the meatloaf will be chewy and dense.
  • Place a large piece of aluminum foil (about 10 inches long) over a baking sheet. Transfer the meat to the aluminum foil, and very gently, shape it to form a rectangle of about 6 X 10-inch. Place the hard-boiled eggs in the center of the rectangle, and add the jalapeño pepper strips, if using. Form the loaf by lifting the edge of the aluminum foil to the center, and then rolling to form a log.
  • Smooth the top and the edges, with the help of the aluminum foil. Place the bacon strips on top of the loaf and lightly cover with another piece of aluminum foil. Bake for 1 hour or until a meat thermometer registers 160 degrees.

Serve with rice, tomato sauce, and salad. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • You can use other types of peppers, like red-roasted pepper strips.
    • Can you freeze ground beef meatloaf?
    • Yes, you can freeze this meatloaf before or after cooking.  But you need to cover/wrap them well before freezing. To bake, make sure it is completely thawed before baking.
    • How long can you keep meatloaf in the fridge?
    • You can store leftover meatloaf for 3 to 4 days before reheating and serving.  
    • Should you cover a meatloaf when you cook it?
    • Absolutely, You need to cover your meatloaf with aluminum foil to keep it moist.
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    Nutrition

    Serving: 6oz | Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 208mg | Sodium: 1903mg | Potassium: 592mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1545IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 5mg