'MAZING MEXICAN MEATLOAF
That's right, screw your mom's meatloaf-- this thing is /awesome/. Seriously, this is one of the better things I've done with my life.
Ingredients for the science:
- 1 lb ground turkey (I know, pansy meat but I just don't see this flying with beef)
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups of bread crumbs
- ~20-30 oz. of Enchilada sauce (made mine from sauce packet, tomato paste + water)
- 1 cup of salsa
- 1- 4oz. can of diced green chillies (This won't be spicy. Promise.)
- 1 packet of taco seasoning
- 1 15oz. can of whole kernel corn
- 1 15oz. can of black beans
- 2 Tbsp of cilantro
Instructions:
1) Thirsty? Open a beer. It just so happens your fridge is loaded with beer after St. Patricks Day.
2) In a large mixing bowl, mix turkey, chicken, eggs, bread crumbs, salsa, chillies, taco seasoning, corn, cilantro, and black beans together. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
3) Take a deep breath. Seriously, damn that list in #2 almost hurt to type, let alone say. Yeah, despite how amazing this recipe is, it's really quite simple, isn't it? Sure don't want to cook over anyone's head.
4) Prepare your enchilada sauce (if necessary). Let your loaf mix and settle for a few minutes, then form it into the bottom of a greased baking pan. Shape it however you like. I went with a traditional "loaf" form. Mine was a bit taller/thicker so it took quite a while to cook. Cover with about half of the enchilada sauce.
Alien crysallis, or Mexican Meatloaf. YOU decide.
5) AVERAGE TIME ESTIMATE WARNING: Bake your meat loaf in the oven for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and cover with remaining enchilada sauce. Bake for 15 minutes.
6) Check temperature. Continue to bake meat loaf till it reads 160 degrees if you're not already there.
I'm telling you, this one was pretty fantastic. Despite being a meat loaf it came off as light and flavorful. The lack of beef kept the fat down. All in all, there's nothing overly complicated about this one. Serve it with tortilla chips or, you know, suck at life. Whatever suits you.
