Mini Mexican Meat Loaves

Spice up your dinner routine with these irresistible Mini Mexican Meat Loaves! Loaded with bold, Southwestern-inspired flavors, these individual-sized meatloaves combine juicy ground beef (or turkey), crunchy crushed corn chips, and melty shredded cheddar cheese, bound together with a perfect blend of cumin, chili powder, and garlic for a smoky, zesty kick. Baked in a muffin tin for easy portioning and topped with a dollop of tangy tomato salsa, these meatloaves are ready in just 40 minutes, making them a quick, family-friendly meal. Perfectly tender and packed with flavor, they’re great served with a side of rice, beans, or a crisp green salad. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a vibrant finishing touch and experience a fun twist on classic comfort food!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef (or ground turkey)
• 1 cup Corn chips (crushed, such as tortilla chips)
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 large Egg
• 0.25 cup Milk
• 0.5 cup Onion (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Tomato salsa
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin or line it with muffin liners.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef (or turkey), crushed corn chips, shredded cheddar cheese, egg, milk, chopped onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Using clean hands or a spoon, mix all the ingredients together until they are well blended. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the meat loaves dense.

Step 4

Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin tin cups, pressing it gently to compact the meat.

Step 5

Spoon about 1 tablespoon of tomato salsa over the top of each mini meatloaf.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meatloaves reaches 160°F (71°C).

Step 7

Remove from the oven and let the meatloaves cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing them from the muffin tin.

Step 8

If desired, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving. Enjoy your Mini Mexican Meat Loaves with a side of rice, beans, or a fresh green salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	960.7 grams (960.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2094

Total Fat 151.00g	194%
Saturated Fat 65.40g	327%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 709mg	236%
Sodium 3222mg	140%
Total Carbohydrate 67.10g	24%
Dietary Fiber 6.90g	25%
Total Sugars 11.90g
Protein 122.20g	244%

Vitamin D 81IU	403%
Calcium 1105mg	85%
Iron 16mg	88%
Potassium 2117mg	45%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.2%

Protein: 23.1%

Carbs: 12.7%