This Taco Meatloaf is the oven recipe for our reader favorite Crock Pot Taco Meatloaf. Same great flavor, just made in the oven instead!
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How to Make Taco Meatloaf in an Oven
Aunt Lou here.
When our readers love a recipe, they most asked question we get is for an alternative way to make the recipe, be it oven, stove or electric pressure cooker. That is the case with our yummy Crock Pot Taco Meatloaf. So, now you have this amazing Taco Meatloaf oven recipe!
This is a great recipe when you need a delicious dinner on a chaotic evening. It takes less than an hour from the time you start to the time you are sitting down for dinner. I love when a recipe is simple, fast, filling and wonderfully yummy! This recipe is just that!
We absolutely love this delicious twist on meatloaf. It is a great way to have a family favorite meal, but change it up a bit. It is like having taco night and meatloaf night all in one!
You can top this recipe with your favorite toppings like sour cream, salsa, shredded taco blend cheese or nothing at all! It is a great one to make your own!
(Psst…if you are looking for another taco inspired recipe, I highly recommend checking out our Taco Crock Pot Tater Tot Casserole . It is not only a family favorite, it is a reader favorite too!)
What You Will Need
Ingredients Needed
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 2 cup oats or cracker crumbs
- 2 egg
- 2 oz taco seasoning (2-1 oz packets)
- favorite taco toppings garnish
Equipment Needed
- Large bowl
- 9 x 13 baking dish
- Oven
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
General Notes
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- As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish. The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
- All ovens cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes should always be tested first in your own oven and time adjusted as needed.
Taco Meatloaf Oven Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 2 cup oats or cracker crumbs
- 2 egg
- 2 oz taco seasoning (2-1 oz packets)
- favorite taco toppings garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375
- Mix together all of your ingredients, except garnish, in a bowl
- Lightly spray your baking dish with cooking spray
- Form your meat mixture into a loaf, place in your 9×13 baking dish and make a groove down the middle (It will not fill up your entire pan. There will be room around the loaf. It is okay.)
- Bake for 30 minutes, turning your dish halfway through cooking if your oven does not cook evenly (It is done when your meatloaf reaches safe internal temperature) Serve with favorite taco toppings
Notes
- Looking for more recipes? Our Recipe Finder can help you find exactly what you need.
- Check out all our favorite recommendations for cookbooks, slow cookers and low carb essentials in our Amazon Influencer Shop.
- As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish. The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
- All ovens cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes should always be tested first in your own oven and time adjusted as needed.
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