Southwestern Meatloaf

Elevate your comfort food game with this Southwestern Meatloaf, a bold twist on the classic dish that's bursting with smoky, zesty flavors! Featuring tender ground beef, vibrant green bell peppers, and a subtle kick from diced green chilies and chipotle in adobo, this meatloaf is seasoned to perfection with a medley of chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. A sweet and smoky ketchup-chipotle glaze adds the perfect finishing touch, caramelizing beautifully during baking. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time and baked to juicy perfection, this savory delight is ideal for a hearty weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing meal. Pair it with creamy mashed potatoes or a zesty corn salad for a true Southwestern feast everyone will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef (85% lean)
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 4 ounces canned diced green chilies
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cups whole milk
• 2 units large eggs
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, green bell pepper, and canned diced green chilies.

Step 3

Add the breadcrumbs, milk, and eggs to the bowl, and mix until thoroughly combined.

Step 4

Sprinkle in the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed throughout the meat.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture into a greased or parchment-lined loaf pan and press gently to shape it into an even loaf.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, minced chipotle peppers in adobo, and brown sugar to create the glaze.

Step 7

Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.

Step 8

Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

Step 9

Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving to let the juices redistribute.

Step 10

Serve warm with your favorite sides such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a corn salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1687.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2658.3

Total Fat 156.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 989.5mg	0%
Sodium 7213.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 161.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.7g	0%
Total Sugars 53.0g
Protein 186.9g	0%

Vitamin D 163.0IU	0%
Calcium 369.7mg	0%
Iron 29.7mg	0%
Potassium 3111.7mg	0%

*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: 50.2%

Protein: 26.7%

Carbs: 23.1%