Description
Take your classic meatloaf recipe for a spin! Fresh Salsa Chorizo Meatloaf is a flavorful, hearty dinner full of ground beef, pork, chorizo, and studded with fresh vegetables. The right amount of spice from the sausage combines perfectly with Sam’s Fresh Medium Salsa for a wonderful explosion of flavor. What a time saver using the fresh salsa. No need to chop vegetables. The Pico de Gallo style salsa is full of tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, jalapeños, and fresh cilantro.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 6 ounces Mexican chorizo, out of casing
- 2 slices bread, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 tablespoons Sam’s Fresh Salsa (Medium or Mild)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 8 to 10 baby carrots
- 1/2 red onion, quartered
- 2 garlic cloves, halved
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Tear the bread into a large bowl and allow to soak in the heavy cream for a few minutes (the mixture should be paste-like)
- To the same bowl, add the ground meats, chorizo, fresh cilantro, and salsa.
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder.
- Use your hands to evenly incorporate the ingredients.
- Do NOT over mix.
- Form into a loaf. Place in a cast iron, or baking pan.
- Add the carrots, onions and garlic around the meatloaf.
- Sprinkle the vegetables with a touch of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover, or tent with tin foil.
- Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165° using an instant-read thermometer.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest at least five minutes prior to cutting.
- Cut into generous, thick slices.
- Suggested serving on top of creamy mashed potatoes with a spoonful of the roasted vegetables.
- Garnish with a few spoonfuls of fresh salsa and chopped cilantro.
- ENJOY!
Equipment
Notes
- Depending on the fat content of the meat, you may have to remove a bit of fat while the meatloaf is baking (check at the 25 minute marker).
- SEE POST FOR ADDITIONAL NOTES AND TIPS!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices