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!
"I made this last night! So delicious and easy!! Thanks for sharing the recipe."-★★★★★ Fitoru Fitness
If you like a little spice, you will love this 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 dinner idea. I hope you love it as much as we do. Enjoy! Xoxo~Katie.
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Ingredient notes and substitutions
You will need the following ingredients to make this Mexican ground turkey meatloaf.
- ground turkey- I prefer using 85% lean, but you can use 93% lean ground turkey if you wish.
- onion-yellow or white
- black beans- You can substitute with pinto beans.
- oatmeal- You can substitute with bread crumbs or corn flakes.
- red salsa- mild salsa or hot salsa depending on your preference
- taco seasoning mix
- large egg
- red enchilada sauce
- green chilies
- sharp cheddar cheese- You can substitute with a Mexican blend cheese.
- fresh tomato, jalapeno, and cilantro for garnish-This is optional.
*Full recipe with ingredient measurements is located at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.
Steps
Follow these steps to make Mexican turkey meatloaf.
- Preheat oven to 375. In a large mixing bowl, combine turkey, green chili peppers, beans, taco seasoning, salsa, egg, onion, and oatmeal.
- Form a large loaf with ground turkey meatloaf mixture and put in a 9x13 baking dish. Bake 1 hour uncovered.
- Cover with red enchilada sauce and cheese.
- Bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until fully cooked. Top with chopped tomatoes, cilantro, and fresh jalapeño peppers.
Watch how to make
Can you freeze turkey meatloaf?
You can freeze raw turkey meatloaf. Follow instructions to creating the meatloaf.
- For uncooked ground turkey meatloaf: Wrap uncooked meatloaf 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.
- For leftover or cooked turkey meatloaf: 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.
How do you know if the turkey meatloaf is done?
To check if meatloaf is completely cooked, insert a meat thermometer into the middle of the meatloaf. The turkey meatloaf is done with the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
What are good sides to serve with Mexican meatloaf?
Side suggestions for Mexican meatloaf include: Jalapeno Cilantro Lime Rice , Mexican Street Corn Salad, Chili Cheese Frito Corn Salad, chips and salsa, Green Chile Rice Casserole, Tomato Cucumber Salad Onion, Coconut Rice with Lime and Cilantro, or 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.
Also post your picture of your meatloaf on Instagram or Facebook, and tag @aforkstale with #aforkstale hashtags! I will share with my followers! xoxo!
📖 Recipe
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 red 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 with meatloaf mixture and put in a 9x13 baking dish. Bake 1 hour uncovered.
- Top meatloaf with enchilada sauce and cheese.8 ounces red enchilada sauce, 1 cup cheddar cheese
- Bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until fully cooked or when turkey meatloaf reaches 165 degrees..
- Rest for 5 minutes. Top with chopped tomatoes, cilantro, and fresh jalapeños. (This is optional.) Serve.fresh chopped tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapeños for garnish
Jen says
This was such an easy recipe and so delicious! Loved the taco seasoning -- easy to add and it added lots of flavor.
Ann says
I love trying new meatloaf recipes, and this one was delicious. I used the Pampered Chef brownie pan to make this recipe, and turned out great!
Veronika says
We loved this recipe and the flavor change compared to our classic meatloaf! It was so flavorful and smelled amazing while baking!
Savita says
Such a delicious and hearty meatloaf. Perfect for easy dinners
Stephanie says
Is the oatmeal supposed to be raw oats or actual cooked oatmeal? And if it’s raw oats, do they need to go in a blender/food processor before being incorporated into the rest of the ingredients? Thanks!
Katie Crenshaw says
Uncooked oatmeal. You do not have to grind the oatmeal. Hope that helps!
Crystal says
Is there a substitute for oats?
Katie Crenshaw says
You can use plain cornflakes.
Chris says
I was looking for a recipe to switch up our regular meatloaf and found this! We haven't tasted it yet but boy o boy does our home smell AWESOME! I decided to roast the tomatoes and jalapeño to add an additional layer of flavor...I can hardly wait to dig in. Thank you for the post!
Mary Ann Huddleston says
This meatloaf is easy to put together and delicious!Thanks for the recipe
Fitoru Fitness says
I made this last night! So delicious and easy!! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Debs says
Absolutely love this meatloaf. I haven't made any in ages, because I just haven't found a really flavourful recipe... until now!
Kristina says
Meatloaf with Mexican flavors? I'm in!
Karyl | Karyl's Kulinary Krusade says
This meatloaf looks so delicious! I love that you add black beans and salsa to the mix. I can't tell you the last time I made meatloaf, but this one is going on my list STAT.
Paige says
What do you mean your picture isn't good? Girl...it's GOOD. ..mouth is watering! Bookmarking this one for my hubby!
Veena Azmanov says
That sounds so delicious. I love anything with tex mex flavors and turkey is one of our favorite mince meat at home. Saving these for later
Rachel says
I've never added Tex-Mex flavors to my meatloaf before. It's such a good idea and I'll have to try it out on my family!