Dinner

Tex-Mex Meatloaf

  • Prep 15 mins
  • Total 45 mins
  • Easy
  • Serves 8

Allergies

  • Contains Eggs

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This dish contains the following allergens: Eggs

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  • 1 pound uncooked ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeds removed, minced
  • 1 small onion, peeled, diced
  • 3 corn tortillas, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, divided
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup corn chips, crushed

Utensils

  • Large Bowl
  • 9" x 5" Nonstick Loaf Pan
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Step 1

    Stir together beef, egg, bell pepper, jalapeño pepper, onion, tortillas, spices, cilantro, and 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce in a large mixing bowl. 

  • Step 2

    Place meat mixture in the Ninja® loaf pan* (or an 8 1/2-inch loaf pan) and cover tightly with aluminum foil. 

  • Step 3

    Pour water into pot. Place the loaf pan on the reversible rack, making sure rack is in the lower position. Place rack with pan in pot. Assemble the pressure lid, making sure the PRESSURE RELEASE valve is in the SEAL position. 

  • Step 4

    Select PRESSURE and set to HIGH. Set time to 15 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin. 

  • Step 5

    When pressure cooking is complete, quick release the pressure by moving the PRESSURE RELEASE valve to the VENT position. Carefully remove lid when unit has finished releasing pressure. 

  • Step 6

    Carefully remove foil from loaf pan and close crisping lid. Select BAKE/ROAST, set temperature to 360°F, and set time to 15 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin. 

  • Step 7

    While the meatloaf is cooking, stir together the crushed corn chips and 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce in a bowl. 

  • Step 8

    After 7 minutes, open lid and top meatloaf with the corn chip mixture. Close lid to resume cooking. 

  • Step 9

    When cooking is complete, remove meatloaf from pot and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.