This Mexican turkey meatloaf is flavored with green chiles, salsa, taco seasoning, beans, and onion.
Then it is topped with enchilada sauce and cheese. Serve it with your favorite sides for a delicious, wholesome meal!
If you like a little spice, you will love this Mexican Turkey Meatloaf.
Watch how to make Mexican Turkey Meatloaf
While it is a healthy turkey meatloaf filled with healthy ingredients, the flavor combination will amaze you.
It also makes a great meal prep idea.
Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Mexican turkey meatloaf.
- ground turkey- I prefer using 85% lean, but you can use 93% lean if you wish.
- onion-yellow or white
- black beans- You can substitute with pinto beans.
- oatmeal
- red salsa
- taco seasoning mix
- egg
- green chilies
- sharp cheddar cheese
- fresh tomato, jalapeno, and cilantro for garnish-This is optional.
Steps
Follow these steps to make Mexican turkey meatloaf.
- Preheat oven to 375. In a large mixing bowl, combine turkey, chiles, beans, taco seasoning, salsa, egg, onion, and oatmeal.
- Form a large loaf and put in a 9x13 baking dish. Bake 1 hour uncovered.
- Cover with enchilada sauce and cheese.
- Bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until fully cooked. Top with chopped tomatoes, cilantro, and fresh jalapeños.
Can you freeze turkey meatloaf?
You can freeze raw turkey meatloaf. Follow instructions to creating the meatloaf. Wrap raw in saran wrap and seal in an air tight container or freezer bag.
When ready to use, completely defrost. Cook as instructed. Add the enchilada sauce and cheese the last 15 to 20 minutes of baking.
To freeze leftover cooked turkey meatloaf, wrap in saran wrap and seal in airtight container of freezer bag.
When ready to eat, defrost. Reheat at 350 until meatloaf is completely warm or microwave.
What are good sides to serve with Mexican turkey meatloaf?
Side suggestions for Mexican turkey meatloaf include: Jalapeno Cilantro Lime Rice , Mexican Street Corn Salad, and Mexican quinoa.
Please leave me a comment below if you make this turkey meatloaf and tell me what you thought about it. I would love to hear back, and so would my readers.
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Mexican Turkey Meatloaf Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground turkey
- 4 ounces can green chiles
- 15.5 ounces can black beans drained
- 1 packet of taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 egg
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- 1 cup oatmeal
- 8 ounces enchilada sauce canned
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- fresh chopped tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapeños for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375. In a large mixing bowl, combine turkey, chiles, beans, taco seasoning, salsa, egg, onion, and oatmeal.2 pounds ground turkey, 4 ounces can green chiles, 15.5 ounces can black beans, 1 packet of taco seasoning mix, 1 cup salsa, 1 egg, ½ cup finely chopped onion, 1 cup oatmeal
- Form a large loaf and put in a 9x13 baking dish. Bake 1 hour uncovered.
- Top meatloaf with enchilada sauce and cheese.8 ounces enchilada sauce, 1 cup cheddar cheese
- Bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until fully cooked.
- Top with chopped tomatoes, cilantro, and fresh jalapeños. (This is optional.)fresh chopped tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapeños for garnish
