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Cheesy Taco Mini Meatloaves with Avocado Rice

Rett Main Course
Kategori Mexican
serveringsstørrelse 4 people

Ingredienser
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • Salt to taste

fremgangsmåte
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, taco seasoning, 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, and diced onion. Mix until evenly blended.
  • Divide the mixture into eight equal portions and shape each into a small loaf. Place the loaves on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, then sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheese over the tops and return to the oven for 5 more minutes until the cheese melts and the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
  • While the meatloaves bake, mash the avocado in a medium bowl with the lime juice and a pinch of salt. Stir in the cooked rice and chopped cilantro until well combined.

merknader

Cool the baked meatloaves completely before wrapping them individually in plastic and freezing. To reheat, place frozen loaves in a 350°F oven for 20 minutes and warm the avocado rice separately in a skillet to keep the texture creamy. Skip extra salt if your taco seasoning already contains it.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Equipment: Mixing bowl, Baking sheet, Medium bowl