TEX-MEX MEATLOAF BURRITOS

TEX-MEX MEATLOAF BURRITOS – This isn’t your average meatloaf.

This is meatloaf dressed to the nines.

Personal-sized meatloaves wrapped in tortillas with green chiles, tomatoes, cheddar cheese and tortilla chip crumbs topped with a fried onion and avocado garnish. Otherwise known as meatloaf burritos.

One of the best things in the entire universe.

When I say I could eat meatloaf everyday I’m not exaggerating. Whether it’s a classic version or one with more pizzazz like this southwestern version my taste buds do a happy dance.

Every single time.

Without fail.

TEX-MEX MEATLOAF BURRITOS

Olivia

Personal-sized meatloaves wrapped in tortillas with green chiles, tomatoes, cheddar cheese and tortilla chip crumbs topped with a fried onion and avocado garnish.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Ingredients

  

• 2 tablespoons butter plus more for greasing pan
• 1 + 1/3 pounds ground sirloin
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 11 ounce can diced tomatoes & green chiles
• 2/3 cup tortilla chip crumbs whiz tortilla chips in a food processor
• 2 eggs beaten
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire
• 1 + 1/3 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
• 1 teaspoon oregano crushed between fingertips (preferably Mexican)
• 1 teaspoon chile powder
• coarse salt and fresh black pepper
• 4 10 " or 12" flour tortillas
• topping:
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion thinly sliced
• 1 ripe Hass avocado cubed
• fresh chopped cilantro or parsley optional
• sour cream for serving (optional)

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with foil and grease lightly with butter.
• To a large mixing bowl add the sirloin, onion, garlic, tomatoes, tortilla crumbs, eggs, Worcestershire, cheese, and spices including about 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt and about 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Use a fork to combine.
• Divide meat into 4 equal portions right in the bowl. Lay a flour tortilla out and add a portion of the meat a few inches from the edge - form into a "loaf" shape. Fold the end over the meat and then the sides, roll up and place on baking sheet seam side down. Repeat until all the burritos are made.
• Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and use a pastry brush to coat the burritos all over. Bake 25-30 minutes to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Check the burritos halfway through and if they are starting to brown too much cover them with foil.
• To make the topping heat a medium-size skillet over medium-low heat and melt butter and olive oil together. Add onion and cook until soft and browned, stirring often. Toss with the avocado, season with salt and pepper.
• To serve slice meatloaf with a serrated knife into 1" thick rounds. Garnish with onion mixture, fresh herbs and sour cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1grams

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