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    Our Tastiest Mexican Meatloaf

    Katy Spratte Joyce
    by Katy Spratte Joyce
    June 29, 2018

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    Chorizo, chilies, cilantro, oh my! Elevate traditional meatloaf with our new favorite recipe, inspired by the flavors of Mexico. Read on for a spicy twist on a classic comfort food. And an added bonus? This recipe makes killer leftovers and is paleo diet compatible. Meatloaf will never be the same again.

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    What You’ll Need

    • 9×5 loaf pan
    • large mixing bowl
    • olive oil nonstick cooking spray
    • measuring cups
    • Chef’s knife
    • cutting board
    • meat thermometer
    mexican chorizo

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    Ingredients

    • 1 lb ground Mexican chorizo
    • 1 lb ground beef
    • 1 white or yellow onion
    • 1 (7-ounce) can diced green chilies
    • 3 cloves garlic
    • 1 large egg
    • 2 cups chunky red salsa
    • 1 cup almond flour
    • 2 tsp garlic powder
    • 1 tbsp paprika
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • pinch of sea salt
    • cracked black pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
    • bunch of fresh cilantro
    • 1 ripe avocado
    • 2 serrano peppers
    • 1/2 red bell pepper

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    Instructions

    Step #1: Perfect Prep

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees then spray loaf pan with nonstick spray. While oven is heating, rough chop cilantro and set aside 1/3 cup plus another handful for later use. Peel and mince onion and garlic. Peel, seed, and slice peppers.

    Step #2: Spice Spice Baby

    In large bowl, using your hands, combine meat, almond flour, egg, onion, chilies, 1/2 cup salsa, and spices. Once thoroughly mixed, add to loaf pan and top with another 1/2 cup of salsa.

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    Step #3: Meatloaf Magic

    Bake for one hour and 15 minutes, then carefully remove from oven. Using meat thermometer, check that temperature has reached the recommended 145 degrees. Let rest for 5-10 minutes.

    Step #4: Great Garnishes

    Pour remaining 1 cup of salsa as sauce on top of meatloaf. Adorn with chopped cilantro. Peel, pit, and thinly slice avocado and add that as garnish as well. ¡Buen provecho!

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