This New Mexico Green Chile Meatloaf is a flavorful twist on a classic comfort food. Made with ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, and a generous amount of green chilies, this meatloaf is moist, tender, and packed with spicy goodness. The green chilies give it a unique Southwestern flavor that will leave you craving more. Serve this delicious meatloaf with a side of mashed potatoes and a green salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced green chilies
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup green chile sauce
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, diced onion, diced green chilies, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Place half of the meat mixture into the greased loaf pan and press it down firmly to form an even layer.
- Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the meat layer.
- Spread the green chile sauce over the cheese.
- Place the remaining meat mixture on top of the cheese and green chile sauce, pressing it down gently to seal the filling inside.
- Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C) on a meat thermometer.
- Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve slices of the New Mexico Green Chile Meatloaf with additional green chile sauce, if desired.
- Enjoy!
