Mexican Meatloaf

I love meatloaf, and I’m not afraid to make it a little different than what one might consider a traditional meatloaf (though I love that too. Gimme plenty of potatoes and carrots too!). This Mexican meatloaf takes meatloaf to a new spicy, flavor-packed place. There’s absolutely nothing boring about it, that’s for sure, from the tender moist meat mixture, packed with vegetables, to the spicy smoky tomato salsa topping. Is it just as great the next day? Oh, it’s even better!

Mexican Meatloaf

I have a little rule about my meatloaf. I like to keep my vegetables cut a big bigger than most. They don’t need to be cooked until mushy. They need to be a little crunchy, but not a lot crunchy. I don’t want to the vegetables to get lost in the this fantastic Mexican meatloaf meatiness.

I love chipotles in adobo sauce. They aren’t too particularly hot, but the smokiness adds a great flavor to just about any dish.

Also try my delicious barbecue meatloaf.

Mexican Meatloaf
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Mexican Meatloaf

This Mexican meatloaf takes meatloaf to a new spicy, flavor-packed place. There’s absolutely nothing boring about it, that’s for sure, from the tender moist meat mixture, packed with vegetables, to the spicy smoky tomato salsa topping. Is it just as great the next day? Oh, it’s even better!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword meatloaf, Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 680kcal

Ingredients

For the meatloaf

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 2 medium carrots chopped
  • 2 ribs celery chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 pound Mexican chorizo removed from casing, crumbled
  • 2 poblano chiles roasted, peeled, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 eggs beaten
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup bread crumbs

For the salsa

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onion, carrots and celery and cook until just starting to soften, 8-10 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook another 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Transfer the vegetables to a large bowl. Add the ground beef, chorizo and the roasted poblano.
  • In a separate bowl combine the salt, pepper, cayenne, ketchup, and sour cream.
  • Add mix to the meat mixture. Add bread crumbs and mix everything together. Thoroughly. Using your hands. Don’t be shy.
  • Spray x 9″ x 13″ pan with non-stick spray.
  • Add meat and form into a loaf.
  • Place into the oven and bake until the meat reaches 165 F, 60-90 minuets.
  • Remove from the oven and let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve topped with the salsa from below.

For the salsa

  • Add the canned tomatoes, onion, garlic, and serrano peppers to a blender and pulse until chunky.
  • Transfer to a skillet over medium heat and add the brown sugar, chipotle peppers and adobo sauce and mustard.
  • Simmer until thick then season with salt.

Nutrition

Calories: 680kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 205mg | Sodium: 1196mg | Potassium: 643mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 3558IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Deconstructed Mexican Style Corn

Now, if it was summer I certainly would’ve made this deconstructed Mexican style corn using peeled fresh corn-on-the-cob. But, sadly, it’s not summer. So I had to go with Plan B: use up some of the fantastic sweet corn I put up for winter. I didn’t char the corn, which really is a must to make this authentic street-style, but that’s ok. The dish is absolutely delicious none-the-less. It tastes and feels like summer, thanks mostly to the citrus. And it has just a little kick, which it needs to offset the sweetness of the corn.

Deconstructed Mexican Style Corn

Mayonnaise in corn may seem odd, but it makes the corn wonderfully creamy, but with a little tang that you wouldn’t get with something like cream. Every bite of this deconstructed Mexican style corn has that bit of tang. It’s refreshing and different.

Also try my slow cooker chili cheese corn.

Deconstructed Mexican Style Corn
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Deconstructed Mexican Style Corn

The dish is absolutely delicious. It tastes and feels like summer, thanks mostly to the citrus. And it has just a little kick, which it needs to offset the sweetness of the corn.
Course Side
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword corn, Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 408kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 ears corn or about 4 cups of kernels
  • ½ red onion minced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup cotija cheese crumbled, divided (I substituted feta)
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder divided
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 2 limes zested

Instructions

  • If you are using corn-on-the-cob, roast the corn on a grill or under the broiler. Let cool and then cut the kernels from the cobs.
  • If you are using corn kernels, you can roast them first on a sheet pan under the broiler, but keep an eye on them so they do not burn. Stir occasionally.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onions and saute for 5 minutes.
  • Add the corn and saute for another 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir in half of the cheese, the mayonnaise and 1/2 teaspoon of chipotle chile powder. Season with salt to taste.
  • Serve sprinkled with the remaining cheese and chipotle chile powder, along with the chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 590mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 329IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Bacon-Wrapped Mexican Potatoes

Boy, crispy bacon… spicy Mexican chorizo sausage… cheese… I could actually just have these bacon-wrapped Mexican potatoes for dinner. By themselves. Nothing else. Just give me a platter of them and check on me in 15 minutes to see if I need more. They’re like grilled potato skins taken to a whole new level. There is so much flavor packed into every bite. What a happy day it was when I first made them!

Bacon-Wrapped Mexican Potatoes

I love the spicy kick from chorizo in these bacon-wrapped Mexican potatoes. But, if you don’t, you can easily change these potatoes up to be a little more mellow by making them Italian-style. Substitute crumbled cooked mild Italian sausage for the chorizo, mozzarella for the queso fresco, and sour cream for the crema. Excellent!

I recommend that you use a grill basket when making this dish. It makes cooking easier and you don’t have to worry about anything falling through the grates. And cleanup is easier too!

Also try my grilled volcano potatoes.

Bacon-Wrapped Mexican Potatoes
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Bacon-Wrapped Mexican Potatoes

Boy, crispy bacon… spicy Mexican chorizo sausage… cheese… I could actually just have these bacon-wrapped Mexican potatoes for dinner. By themselves. Nothing else.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword grilled, potatoes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 20 potatoes
Calories 214kcal

Ingredients

  • 20 small red potatoes rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 ounces Mexican chorizo
  • ½ cup Queso fresco shredded or crumbled
  • 10 pieces bacon halved
  • Toothpicks
  • Mexican crema or sour cream
  • green onions or cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425 F.
  • Brush potatoes with oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet and roast until tender, 20-30 minutes. Remove and let cool.
  • Fire up your grill for indirect cooking (you can also make these in the oven, so keep your oven going if you’re going to cook these indoors).
  • Meanwhile, crumble the chorizo into a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until browned. Remove from heat. Note: You want to get the chorizo fairly well crumbled. If you are having trouble doing so, just let the cooked chorizo cool a bit then pulss a few times in a food processor.
  • Cut just enough of the bottom of each potato so that they can stand up straight. Then cut just enough off the top so you can scoop them out. Take a small mellon baller or spoon and spoon out the insides.
  • In a bowl combine the chorizo and cheese and spoon into each potato.
  • Wrap a halved piece of bacon around each potato and secure with a toothpick.
  • Place on the grill over indirect heat and cook until the bacon starts to crisp, about 20 minutes, or bake in the oven at 425 F.
  • Serve topped with a small dollop of Mexican crema or cream cheese and garnish with green onions or cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 799mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 101IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.