Not Your Mom's Meatloaf . .

Not Your Mom's Meatloaf . . .

My family -- especially the kids --- loves anything that has a Mexican "theme" to it, for dinner. 

 

Maybe it is that they absolutely love "queso"?  I mean, LOVE.  Though, I don't really serve that at home, and that isn't part of this meal.  I digress.   

 

These Meatloaf Mexi-Muffins are easy, a little more fun than your Mom's meatloaf of yesteryear, and they take a lot less time to cook, too.  Bonus:  they are 21 Day Fix-approved!

 

Meatloaf Mexi-Muffins

 

2 lb. lean ground beef

2 eggs

2 tbsp. chili powder

4 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. onion powder

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. oregano

1 tsp. smoked paprika

Pink Himalayan salt, as desired

1/2 cup organic or fresh salsa

1/2 cup (two blue containers) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

And, 1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (for Meatloaf Mexi-Muffin topping)

 

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

 

Mix all ingredients -- EXCEPT for the 1-1/2 cups cheese -- well by hand or in a KitchenAid stand mixer until just combined. 

 

 

 

Spray muffin pan with coconut oil (I love Trader Joe's brand) cooking spray.  Divide meatloaf mixture into 8 portions (I used my red container to do this), shape into balls, and plop into your prepared muffin pan. 

 

 

 

Bake in the oven for 25 minutes.  Remove from oven, and top evenly with the remaining shredded cheese.  Bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted. 

 

Serve with your choice of reduced-fat sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt), and fresh avocado.

 

Enjoy!

 

 

 

(21 Day Fixers:  Each Meatloaf Mexi-Muffin = 1 red and 1 blue container.)

*If you are feeling extra-daring when preparing these for your family, finely mince an onion and a red pepper and toss them into the meatloaf mixture as well -- a few added veggies never hurt anyone!

 

**I may also try adding finely-crushed whole-wheat tortilla chips to these too the next time I make them.

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ALL THE BEST,