
Baked minced meat roll stuffed with hard-boiled egg and vegetables
About this recipe
Minced meat roll stuffed with hard-boiled egg and vegetables, baked with tomato sauce. A Mexican take on the classic meatloaf that the whole family will love.
History & Origin
Meatloaf arrived in Mexico with Spanish influence but soon acquired its own identity with chiles, cumin and Mexican oregano. Today it is a family favorite across the whole country.
Estimated cost
$11.49
Total cost
$1.92
Per serving
* Approximate prices based on US supermarkets
Nutritional information per serving
350
Calories
30g
Protein
10g
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
2g
Fiber
500mg
Sodium
* Approximate values. May vary depending on ingredients used.
Method
- 1
Mix the ground beef with raw egg, finely chopped onion and garlic, salt, pepper and cumin. Knead thoroughly.
- 2
Spread the meat mixture on cling film forming a rectangle about 1.5 cm thick.
- 3
Place the whole hard-boiled eggs and grated carrot in the centre. Roll up using the cling film to form a tight log.
- 4
Roast the tomatoes and chile with onion and garlic, then blend with oregano to make the sauce. Season with salt.
- 5
Place the unwrapped meatloaf in a baking dish. Pour over the tomato sauce and cover with foil.
- 6
Bake at 180 °C for 50 minutes. Uncover for the last 10 minutes to brown. Slice and serve with the sauce.
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