Green Chile Meatloaf

Whether you’re looking for a new way to make meatloaf or you’re in the mood for some south of the border flavors and a touch of spice, this green chili meatloaf is sure to delight your palate. It’s pretty easy to make and you’re going to love the flavors.

It’s hearty like meatloaf always is, and also has vibrant chili pepper appeal with spicy, smoky flavors in every mouthful. If you’re wondering about the tortilla chips, they go into the mixture to add a touch of corn flavor and southwestern flair along with texture.

This green chili meatloaf is topped with plenty of shredded cheese and has a savory chipotle ketchup sauce for flavor and moisture. It’s a crowd-pleasing dish that everyone is sure to love. And they will probably want a second helping too!

Why You’ll Love the Recipe:

Meatloaf is always a winning dish because it’s gorgeous comfort food. But add some south of the border and southwestern flair and you get a brand new dish. 

How to Serve It:

Serve hot with mashed potatoes and your preferred green vegetable.

Can You Make It Ahead?

Yes, you can prepare it in advance and cook it later if you want.

Storage Instructions:

Leftovers will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Variations and Substitutions:

You can use any kind of cheese you want. Half cheddar and half Mexican blend is good. Leave out the jalapeno for less heat or swap the tortilla chips with gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free dish.

Green Chili Meatloaf

This wonderful and unusual meatloaf is so easy to make and combines sweet, spicy and savory flavors together perfectly. You can make it ahead and simply bake it whenever you’re ready.

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Cook Time 1 hour hr 18 minutes mins

Course Main

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 8

Ingredients

  

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• 1 ½ pounds ground beef or turkey
• 1 seeded minced jalapeno
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons ancho chili powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 chopped chipotle
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• ½ cup chopped onions
• 1 egg
• 1 cup crushed tortilla chips

FOR THE TOPPING:

• ⅓ cup ketchup
• 1 cup shredded cheese any kind
• 1 drained small can green chilies or hatch chilies

FOR THE SAUCE:

• ⅓ cup ketchup
• 1 teaspoon minced chipotle
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Combine all the ingredients except the topping and sauce ingredients using your hands.
• Shape half this mixture into a long flat loaf and put it in a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
  
• Spread half of the ⅓ cup ketchup over the top, then add 1 cup of shredded cheese, half the green chilies, and then the remaining ketchup.
• Repeat with the remaining meat mixture and remaining toppings.
• Now combine the sauce ingredients and spread it all over the meatloaf.
  
• Bake for an hour, draining off any excess grease if you want, then serve hot.
  
• Enjoy!
  

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