Mexican Fiesta Meatloaf

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 4
A Spicy Twist on Classic Meatloaf with Mexican Fiesta Meatloaf Recipe
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

90 min

Ready In

110 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon safflower oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium white onion , finely chopped
1/2 red bell pepper , seeded and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves , minced
2 lbs ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1 bunch spinach , washed and chopped
1 medium carrot , grated
1 cup black beans ( home cooked or canned , and drained )
1 tomatoes , chopped
1 small zucchini , coarsely grated
1/2 cup oatmeal , dry ( depending upon wetness from vegetables , can add 1/4 cup more when mixing )
2 eggs
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 chipotle chile in adobo , minced ( or 1 tbsp bottled chipotle sauce )
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano ( preferably mexican or strong greek oregano ) or 1/2 tablespoon fresh oregano , minced ( preferably mexican or strong greek oregano )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
479
Sugar
3g
Fat
30g
If you're looking to spice up a classic meatloaf recipe, this Mexican Fiesta Meatloaf is sure to satisfy. It's loaded with healthy vegetables and black beans, plus incredible spicy flavor from chipotle peppers. This dish is as colorful and festive as its name implies - perfect for a big family dinner or any occasion when you want to serve a crowd-pleasing dish that's easy to make. The combination of vegetables, oats, and lean ground beef and pork make this a low-cost, high-nutrient, and gluten-free dinner option.

Instructions

1.Heat oil in a pan and sauté onions, garlic and red bell pepper until soft and onions are translucent.
2.Add chopped spinach, grated carrot, tomatoes and zucchini, cook for 3-4 minutes.
3.In a large mixing bowl, add cooked vegetables mixture, ground beef and pork, black beans, oatmeal, half-and-half, chipotle chile, oregano, salt and pepper.
4.Mix well until all ingredients are combined evenly and shape into a meatloaf.
5.Preheat oven to 375°F.
6.Place meatloaf mixture in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan and smooth out the top.
7.Bake meatloaf for 1 1/2 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
8.Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

This meatloaf is packed with protein, dietary fiber and plenty of vegetables.

It’s a great way to sneak in healthy greens and beans into your diet.

The oats make the dish gluten-free.

It’s an easy and crowd-pleasing dinner option that can be made in advance and freezes well.

CONS

This recipe takes longer time to cook than a traditional meatloaf recipe.

The heat level may be too high for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Mexican Fiesta Meatloaf recipe is a healthy and hearty choice for dinner. Ground beef and pork provide protein, while black beans provide fiber, and vegetables supply nutrient-packed vitamins and minerals. Chipotle pepper in adobo sauce gives extra flavor to this dish and also has a number of health benefits. It contains capsaicin, a compound that helps with pain relief, and may help reduce the risk of some chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer. The use of oatmeal in this recipe also provides dietary fiber which can help maintain digestive health.

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