Enchilada Meatloaf

Enchilada Meatloaf

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Enchilada Meatloaf Recipe from Beef It’s What’s For Dinner

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 40 minutes

Serving size: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Ground Beef (93% Lean or Leaner)
  • 1 can (10 ounces each) red enchilada sauce, divided
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup chopped bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup masa harina (corn flour)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground ancho chilies
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground guajillo chiles
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Measure 3/4 cup enchilada sauce into small bowl; set aside. Add remaining enchilada sauce, Ground Beef, egg, bell pepper, onion, ketchup, cheese, masa, black pepper, remaining spices, pepper sauce and salt; mix thoroughly but lightly.  
  2. Shape beef mixture and place into 8 x 4-1/2-inch loaf pan. Bake in 350°F oven 40 minutes. Spread reserved enchilada sauce over meatloaf. Bake an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until instant-read thermometer inserted into center registers 160°F. (Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.)
  3. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Cut into slices and serve.