Simple Mexican Meatloaf

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 4
Simple Mexican Meatloaf with a kick of salsa
in Mexican

Prep

20 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 slices bread
1/4 cup milk
400 g pork mince
400 g beef mince
1 small onion , finely chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 eggs , lightly beaten
1/2 cup pimento-stuffed green olives , chopped
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley , chopped
1 cup salsa ( your choice , mild , medium or hot )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
436
Sugar
7g
Fat
28g
This Simple Mexican Meatloaf is a twist on the traditional meatloaf with a hint of Mexican spices. It is a perfect dish to spice up your weekday dinners with a flavor-packed punch! This dish is super easy to make and perfect for weeknight meals when you don't have a lot of time to cook. The addition of pimento-stuffed green olives, flat leaf parsley, and salsa elevate this meatloaf from an ordinary to a special dinner feast. This recipe makes for great leftovers for quick and easy lunches the next day!

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a 10 x 20cm loaf pan.
2.Place bread in a large bowl and pour over milk. Leave for 5 minutes to soak.
3.Add the pork mince, beef mince, onion, cumin, egg, olives and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Use your hands to mix until well combined.
4.Press the mixture into the prepared pan. Spread salsa over the surface.
5.Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until cooked through.

PROS

This Mexican Meatloaf is flavorful and has a perfect blend of spices and herbs.

The addition of salsa gives it an extra kick.

Easy and fuss-free to prepare.

CONS

Not recommended for individuals with an aversion to olives.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This meatloaf is a great source of protein and iron which are vital for muscle growth and body function.
The parsley in this recipe provides a good source of vitamin C and vitamin A which are essential vitamins for immune support.
The cumin in this recipe has been linked to aiding in digestion and improving blood sugar control.

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