Best Ever Meatloaf II

Name: Best Ever Meatloaf II
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 onion, chopped; 1 small green bell pepper, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pound lean ground beef; 15 saltine crackers, crushed; 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese; 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

Rating: 4.17 stars

83 Ratings
69 Reviews
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My mom made a different meat loaf every week, when I was growing up, to find the one recipe are family would eat. After being subjected to this for years I came up with this recipe that has never failed to get rave reviews.

By MECHELLE

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Recipe Summary

prep:

25 mins

cook:

55 mins

total:

1 hr 20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 8 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound lean ground beef
15 saltine crackers, crushed
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

Directions

Step 1

In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, and green pepper and saute until onions are soft.

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Step 2

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, place ground beef, crushed crackers, Cheddar cheese, taco seasoning, and sauteed onion and green pepper. Mix thoroughly.
Step 4

Press beef mixture into a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Bake in a preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes or until done. Check with a meat thermometer for doneness. Internal temperature should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

325 calories; protein 17.9g 36% DV; carbohydrates 9.4g 3% DV; fat 23.2g 36% DV; cholesterol 76.1mg 25% DV; sodium 610.2mg 24% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (69)

Most helpful positive review

4LEENER

01/08/2006

Made this for my Dad a self-proclaimed "meatloaf connoisseur" yeaterday for his birthday. He wants me to make it for him again! We did do one of the suggestions by another reviewer. I substituted Mushroom Gravy mix for the Taco Seasoning and it was out of this world!!! Read More

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(66)

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Wilemon

04/26/2004

We did not care for this. It was just like a pile of taco meat. Read More

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(53)

83 Ratings

5 star values: 36
4 star values: 34
3 star values: 8
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 4

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4LEENER

01/08/2006

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(66)

LJWEAVER

08/29/2002

My family thought it was a good meatloaf as a change of pace. You could stand to delete the taco seasoning. I added 1 packet of mushroom gravy mix to the batch. Over all it was worth making and gave me ideas on improving my own meatloaf. Read More

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(54)

Wilemon

04/26/2004

We did not care for this. It was just like a pile of taco meat. Read More

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(53)

photobleacher

07/22/2005

My husband is a very picky eater and he couldn't get enough of it once he tried it... its that good. Also if you chop up green peppers & onions and freeze them ahead of time... it makes prep work a breeze. Read More

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(41)

keb

01/28/2008

instead of taco mix i used meatloaf seasoning. i used purple onions and added italian seasoning as well. it was so good. very moist and flavorful. Read More

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(40)

Tanya

12/31/2006

In my opinion this is a great recipe for meatloaf, I added 1TBLSP of Worcestershire sauce and then when it was almost done I cut cheese slices into triangles and topped it and put it back into the oven. They all loved it, I couldn't even put some in the freezer the ate it all up. Read More

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(39)

COOKS2MUCH

03/15/2007

This meatloaf is great. Beats my mom's meatloaf hands down - no offense mom! I've altered this recipe a bit. I use breadcrumbs instead of the crackers and add in 1/2 cup salsa 1 1/2 tbsp. soy sauce and salt and pepper to taste. This is an awesome tex-mex style meatloaf very unique! Thanks! Read More

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(38)

hwntradewinds

09/26/2004

Good flavor but it fell apart. Next time I will add some eggs to hold it together. I topped it with salsa and stuck it back in the oven for a few minutes after turning it off to heat the salsa. Read More

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(37)

BANGER5

09/27/2005

I am not sure it was the best meat loaf ever but it was good I will make it again but at the end I will put salsa on it. I am going to try and use a low fat cheese I think that might cut down on the greesyness. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Best Ever Meatloaf II

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 324.9

% Daily Value *

protein: 36 %

carbohydrates: 3 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 2 %

sugars:

fat: 36 %

saturated fat: 59 %

cholesterol: 25 %

vitamin a iu: 7 %

niacin equivalents: 51 %

vitamin b6: 14 %

vitamin c: 15 %

folate: 5 %

calcium: 22 %

iron: 9 %

magnesium: 8 %

potassium: 6 %

sodium: 24 %

thiamin: 8 %

calories from fat:

percent of calories from carbs:

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percent of calories from protein:

percent of calories from sat fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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4LEENER

01/08/2006

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LJWEAVER

08/29/2002

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Wilemon

04/26/2004

We did not care for this. It was just like a pile of taco meat.

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(53)

photobleacher

07/22/2005

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(41)

keb

01/28/2008

instead of taco mix i used meatloaf seasoning. i used purple onions and added italian seasoning as well. it was so good. very moist and flavorful.

Helpful

(40)

Tanya

12/31/2006

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(39)

COOKS2MUCH

03/15/2007

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(38)

hwntradewinds

09/26/2004

Good flavor but it fell apart. Next time I will add some eggs to hold it together. I topped it with salsa and stuck it back in the oven for a few minutes after turning it off to heat the salsa.

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(37)

BANGER5

09/27/2005

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