Mini Mexican meatloaf

Served with salad and guacamole these mini Mexican meatloaves will be a family favourite, with hidden vegetables and easy to pre prepare it's a winner for the busy family with vege avoiding kids.

Ingredients

  • 500g beef mince

  • ½ brown onion

    finely diced

  • 1 egg

    lightly beaten

  • 1 cup breadcrumbs

  • 2 cloves garlic

    crushed

  • 1 satchet (30g) taco seasoning

  • 1 bottle (250g) Mexican sauce

    or Taco sauce

  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese

Equipment

  • 1 12 cup muffin tin
  • 1 bowl
  • 1 cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C or 160°C fan forced. Spray a 12 cup muffin tin with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Combine the beef mince, brown onion, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, and taco seasoning in a bowl using your clean hands.
  3. Press the mixture evenly into the muffin tin cups and bake for 25 minutes.
  4. Remove from oven and spoon over Mexican sauce and sprinkle mozzarella on each mini meatloaf.
  5. Return to oven and cook a further 8 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  6. Serve with salad and guacamole.

Notes

Tip
If I know I will be running short of time at dinner, I make these right up to filling the muffin tin and refrigerate until I am ready to bake them.
Variation
I have hidden carrots and zucchini in this mix often and the children rarely notice because of the sauce and cheese.

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