Reviewed: May 21, 2009

This is probably my favorite meatloaf recipe. We are not a big "taco" family, so I substituted Mushroom Gravy mix for the Taco Seasoning. Even my two year old eats a second helping.

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Reviewed: Mar. 13, 2009

I followed the recipe exactly and we loved it! This meatloaf has more flavor than any others I have tried. My son has an egg allergy, so I loved that it did not contain an egg. I had no problem with it falling apart (I did let it sit a short time before slicing).

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Tamara Christians

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Reviewed: Nov. 13, 2008

It always amazes me how many people on this site change up the recipes before trying it the original way the first time and then wonder why they don't turn out as they had hoped! As written, the recipe is very good and flavorful. However, next time I think I will add an egg or two with the hopes of binding it all together a bit more since mine pretty much fell apart when I tried to serve it, even after leaving it sit out for 10 minutes to "set". I added a couple of tablespoons of salsa to the top during the last 15 minutes of cooking, and it added a nice zip to it (it's not necessary, it's just that I grew up with my mom's meatloaf always having ketchup on the top of it, so I guess it's just something I'm prone to do with all my meatloaf recipes) I would recommend this recipe; the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because it didn't hold together when I tried to cut into it.

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SUE1956

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Reviewed: May 5, 2008

This was actually my first meatloaf and my boys loved it. I did substitute a pack of mushroom gravy mix for the taco seasoning and left out the green peppers. It was very greasy, so i have bought a draining meatloaf pan for future use. Definitely will make this again. The cheese is what makes it a hit.

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Reviewed: Mar. 26, 2008

I am an Australian who has never eaten meatloaf in her life and I made this for my American husband...who gave it the thumbs up! Didn't have green peppers so I used red instead. I practically pureed the vegies before frying, heaven forbid my fussy 3 year old could see any hint of vegies in her meatloaf. My 11 month old son devoured it nicely. Tips for next time: replacing the taco mix for beef gravy packet mix worked well, needs a little salt and pepper, husband suggests coating the top surface with tomato paste/puree before baking or serving with a gravy to mop up his side of mashed taters! Will make again! Yay!

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Linda

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Reviewed: Feb. 22, 2008

This was pretty tasty. But I prefer the Italian meatloaf in W&S: Food Made Fast: Simple Suppers

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Rian

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Reviewed: Feb. 4, 2008

I was looking for something to do with a pound of hamburger and happened upon this recipe. I made it exactly as listed and got rave reviews from my family. The extra zip from the (low sodium) packet of taco seasoning was just perfect for my gang. I already have requests to make it again.

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Reviewed: Feb. 1, 2008

I made with the mushroom gravy as well and it was a huge hit. Definatley making again and will try with taco seasoning.

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Reviewed: Jan. 30, 2008

I made this recipe with ground turkey, left out the butter and cheese. It was ok, but I'm sure it tastes better as written. I never would have thought to use taco seasoning... so thank you.

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Reviewed: Jan. 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.

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Reviewed: Jan. 18, 2008

Excellent recipe. One of the tastiest meat loafs I've ever made!! I didn't make any changes to the recipe and my whole family loved it. You have to like onions and green peppers to enoy it, but we do so that was fine!!! YUMMY!!!

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Reviewed: Jan. 7, 2008

It was alright. Nothing special. I did use 2 eggs to hold it together better, and topped with some more cheese.

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Joanna

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Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2008

Excellent. I used half the Taco mix and substituted fresh cilantro for the green pepper and lean ground turkey instead of the ground beef.

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Reviewed: Dec. 5, 2007

Loved this meatloaf! Used half pouch of seasoning as reccomended and it made it so it could be tasted, but not overbearing. Also added two eggs into the mix and some medium salsa. Also covered the top with salsa before baking. Held together nicely. Did come out super greasy, but placed it on a seving dish shortly after pulling ot from the oven, so it wasn't too bad. Kids loved it, boyfriend loved it. Not much left in the way of leftovers. Making again soon.

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Julie

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Reviewed: Oct. 16, 2007

Overall, the recipe was pretty good. It would have been better had I put half a packet of taco seasoning in instead of the whole packet. The whole packet was kind of overwhelming for the amount of meat in there.

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Reviewed: Mar. 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!

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Reviewed: Feb. 5, 2007

My family loves this recipe! I always hated meatloaf until now - thanks!!!

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Reviewed: Dec. 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.

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Tanya

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Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2006

Hubby and I liked this recipe a lot. I only added a dash of the taco seasoning though as I didn't want it to overwhelm the other flavors. It was delicious. I don't usually like meatloaf, but I'll enjoy this again!

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Reviewed: Jan. 8, 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!!!

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