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Spicy Tamale Meatloaf

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Oct 23, 2015
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This meatloaf has the taste and texture of an authentic tamale when you add beans, corn and green chiles to the mix.

Spicy Tamale Meatloaf

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 1 hr 45 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 13
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Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 can (15.25 oz) whole kernel sweet corn, drained
  • 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 1 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
  • 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup from 1 bottle (9 oz) Old El Paso™ Mild Taco Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Make With
Old El Paso

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Reserve 3/4 cup of the black beans and 3/4 cup of the corn in small bowl. Place remaining black beans and corn in food processor. Cover; process 5 to 7 times, scraping down sides as necessary, until beans and corn are slightly broken up and mashed but still have texture.
  • Step 
    2
    Transfer bean and corn mixture to large bowl. Add beef, bread crumbs and milk along with 1 tablespoon of the cilantro, the chiles, taco seasoning mix, onion and egg. Gently work together until just combined. Do not over mix.
  • Step 
    3
    Shape mixture into 8x4-inch loaf. Place in pan. Spread taco sauce on top of loaf.
  • Step 
    4
    Bake uncovered 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 160°F; drain. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Step 
    5
    Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix reserved black beans and corn with remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro. Toss mixture with lime juice and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Step 
    6
    Cut meatloaf into slices to serve. Serve with black bean and corn salsa and other desired garnishes, such as sour cream, shredded cheese and guacamole.

Nutrition

390 Calories
14g Total Fat
23g Protein
43g Total Carbohydrate
3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
390
Calories from Fat
120
Total Fat
14g
21%
Saturated Fat
4 1/2g
22%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
80mg
26%
Sodium
890mg
37%
Potassium
470mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate
43g
14%
Dietary Fiber
7g
30%
Sugars
3g
Protein
23g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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