This Mexican Style Meatloaf has all the flavors and spices that is sure to impress your dinner guests!
INGREDIENTS
2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 egg, beaten
8 saltine crackers, crushed
3 cloves garlic, minced & crushed
1 (4 oz.) can of chopped green chilies (not jalapenos)
1/2 chopped Spanish onion (medium to large)
1/2 (6 oz.) can of black olives, sliced
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 can El Pato sauce
1/2 can tomato sauce
INSTRUCTIONS
- Mix crackers, soy sauce, and egg in a large bowl.
- Add in lean ground beef, garlic, chopped chilies, chopped Spanish onion, and sliced black olives.
- Mix well and mold ingredients into a loaf.
- Place loaf in a baking dish while leaving a little room on sides.
- Bake in a 300-degree oven for about 45 minutes.
- Take out of the oven and drain any fat in the dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix El Pato sauce and the tomato sauce together.
- Pour the mixture over the meatloaf, covering all of it, and bake until done (about 30 more minutes).
- If you desire it spicier, add the rest of the can of El Pato sauce or add jalapeno chilies instead of regular green chilies.
- Pop open another can of El Pato sauce and serve with chips!