Individual Mexican Meatloaves Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelMediumCuisine
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Green pepper1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Onion1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Lean ground beef1 Pound
 Taco seasoning mix package1
 Tomato1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Egg1
 1/2 cup finely crumbled Nacho cheese chips
 Kidney beans1 Can (10oz), drained
 4 corn tortillas (6-in)
 Cheddar Cheese1/4 Cup (16 tbs), divided
 Chopped lettuce
 Chopped tomato

Directions

In medium mixing bowl combine green pepper and onion.
Cover loosely with plastic wrap.
Microwave at High 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until tender-crisp.
Add ground beef, taco seasoning mix, 1/2 cup chopped tomato, egg, crumbled cheese chips and kidney beans.
Set mixture aside.
To fit tortillas in casseroles, cutfour 2-in slashes, 3 1/2 inches apart in edge of each tortilla.
Shape tortillas by overlapping cut edges; place in 4 individual 12-oz casseroles.
Press one-fourth of meat mixture into each.
Cover with wax paper.
Microwave at High 7 to 10 minutes, or until filling is firm to touch.
Top each casserole with 1 tablespoon grated Cheddar cheese.
Let stand covered 3 minutes, or until cheese melts.
Garnish with chopped lettuce and tomato.
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