Spicy chorizo—a sausage flavored with garlic, paprika, and salt—adds a nice punch of flavor to this Mexican take on meatloaf. Most traditional recipes call for beef, but I like using lean ground pork mixed with the fattier sausage and mushrooms (which have a high water content) to create a really succulent meatloaf with great texture. A little bit of cheese and fresh avocado finish things off for a south-of-the-border take on this old-time classic like you’ve never had before!

Serves: 4

Active prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 25 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound lean ground pork

• 6 ounces Mexican chorizo, casings removed, crumbled

• 3∕₄ cup finely chopped mushrooms

• 11∕₂ cups shredded pepper Jack cheese (6 ounces), divided

• 2 large eggs

• 1∕₄ cup salsa, plus more for serving

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving

• 2 teaspoons taco seasoning

• Sliced or mashed avocado, for serving (optional) (Note: Nutritional information does not include the avocado.)

DIRECTIONS

1. Coat a 7-inch round baking dish or loaf pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine the pork, chorizo, mushrooms, 1 cup of the pepper Jack, the eggs, salsa, cilantro, and taco seasoning. Mix gently to combine. Transfer to the prepared dish and lightly press with the back of a spoon. Cover the dish with foil.

2. Pour 1∕₂ cup water into the Instant Pot. Place a trivet with handles in the pot. Place the foil-wrapped meatloaf on the trivet.

3. Secure the lid on the pot and close the pressure-release valve. Set the pot to HIGH pressure for 25 minutes. At the end of the cook-ing time, use a natural release to depressurize for 15 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the meatloaf should read 160°F. (If not up to temperature, secure the lid and let stand for 5 minutes.) Remove the meatloaf from the dish (discard the cooking liquid).

4. Slice the meatloaf and sprinkle the servings with the remaining 1∕₂ cup pepper Jack. Serve with salsa, cilantro, and avocado, if desired.

Per serving: Calories: 653 • Total Fat: 49 g • Protein: 43 g • Total Carbs: 4 g • Fiber: 1 g • Erythritol: 0 g • Net Carbs: 3 g

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