Description
This is classic meatloaf with a kick! It has a little Tex-Mex flair thanks to cumin and jalapeño, with a vibrant chili glaze that brings it all together.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup small diced yellow onion
- ¼ cup minced jalapeno
- 6 large cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¾ cup panko
- 2 pounds good quality 80/20 ground beef
- 2 tablespoons prepared chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1½ teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ cup prepared chili sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking pan with foil and lightly spray with nonstick spray.
- Heat a small skillet over medium-low heat, then add butter. Once butter has melted, stir in onion and jalapeno – cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more. Remove veggies to a plate to cool.
- While veggies are cooking, combine eggs, milk, and panko in a large bowl. Let mixture sit for 5-10 minutes to let panko absorb the liquid.
- To the panko mixture, add ground beef, cooked veggies, chili sauce, parsley, salt, black pepper, cumin, and cayenne. Mix until just combined, using a wooden spoon or your hands. I recommend using your hands, for the best, even mixture. Do not overmix.
- Form beef mixture into a 9″ x 5″ loaf shape on the prepared baking pan. Bake for 40 minutes.
- While meatloaf is cooking, combine chili sauce, ketchup, cayenne, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
- Spread meatloaf sauce over top of meatloaf after the meatloaf has cooked for 40 minutes.
- Bake for 25 to 40 minutes more, or until meatloaf is cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meatloaf reads 160°F. Total cook time will depend on actual oven temperature and shape/size of meatloaf. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes to finish, if desired.
- Let meatloaf rest for 10 minutes, to lock in the juices and firm up the texture. Then slice and serve.
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of jalapeño and cayenne pepper.
- Use fresh ground beef for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 397
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Meatloaf, Chili Sauce, Spicy Meatloaf, Tex-Mex Meatloaf