Milagro Meatloaf Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 25 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour and 35 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the rich flavors of the Southwest with this Milagro Meatloaf recipe. Perfect for lunch, snacks, or even potluck gatherings, this Tex Mex-inspired dish is bursting with savory goodness.
Keywords:
Pork, Meat, Tex Mex, Southwestern U.S., High Protein, Spicy, Weeknight, Oven, Easy, Inexpensive
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 3029.2
- Fat: 162g
- Saturated Fat: 65.1g
- Cholesterol: 946.5mg
- Sodium: 4909.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 145.5g
- Fiber: 11.4g
- Sugar: 19.8g
- Protein: 233.4g
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 onion
- 1/2 green bell pepper
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 teaspoons cumin seed
- 3/4 lb lean ground beef
- 1 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce (plus extra for brushing)
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions:
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Saute Vegetables: Melt butter in a heavy skillet. Add onion, green and red bell peppers, and garlic. Saute until softened.
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Season: Stir in black pepper, cayenne, salt, and cumin. Saute for an additional 2-3 minutes.
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Combine Ingredients: Transfer the sauteed vegetables to a large bowl. Add ground beef, ground pork, barbecue sauce, sour cream, egg, and mix well using your hands. The mixture should be moist but not soupy. If too dry, add milk gradually until desired consistency is achieved.
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Shape and Bake: Preheat oven to 350ºF. Mound the meat mixture into a 9×5 loaf pan. Bake, uncovered, for 40 minutes.
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Final Bake: Increase oven temperature to 400ºF and bake for another 20-30 minutes, or until cooked through. Optionally, brush the top with additional barbecue sauce during the last 10 minutes of baking.
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Serve: Allow the meatloaf to rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve hot or cold. Enjoy leftovers as sandwiches or as a delicious filling for stuffed peppers.
This Milagro Meatloaf recipe is a true crowd-pleaser, combining the bold flavors of Tex Mex cuisine with the comfort of a classic meatloaf. Whether served fresh out of the oven or enjoyed as leftovers, it’s sure to become a family favorite!
