{"id":44304,"date":"2016-03-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-03-11T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asweetlife.org\/taco-meatloaf\/"},"modified":"2016-09-21T07:11:56","modified_gmt":"2016-09-21T11:11:56","slug":"taco-meatloaf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asweetlife.org\/?p=44304","title":{"rendered":"Taco Meatloaf"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Meatloaf is easily one of the most versatile dinner recipes around. You never have to serve it the same way twice. Toss in some different spices, add a new sauce or some bacon, and you have a whole different meal. My kids love tacos so I added some taco seasoning and used chia seeds for the binder instead of breadcrumbs. 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Mix with your hands to combine well.\r\n          <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"instruction \" itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\">\n          Shape mixture into a long, low loaf. Sprinkle top with remaining 2 ounces grated cheese. Bake 50 to 60 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted in the center reads 135F for medium.\r\n          <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"instruction \" itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\">\n          Remove and cut into slices. 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