Description
Succulent mini meatloaf promises a delightful twist on classic comfort food with perfectly portioned individual servings. Packed with savory flavors and easy to prepare, these personal-sized meatloaves will satisfy your craving for a hearty, home-cooked meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Wet Ingredients and Aromatics:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Topping:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon mustard
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 375°F and preparing a muffin tin with non-stick spray or parchment cup liners.
- Create a flavor-packed meat mixture by thoroughly blending ground beef with breadcrumbs, milk, finely chopped onion, whisked egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until ingredients are just incorporated.
- Carefully portion the meat mixture into muffin cups, gently compressing each to ensure uniform shape and consistent cooking.
- Craft a tangy glaze by whisking together ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard in a separate bowl.
- Generously coat the top of each mini meatloaf with the prepared sweet-tangy glaze, ensuring complete coverage.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until the internal temperature reaches a safe 160°F.
- Remove from the oven and allow the mini meatloaves to rest for 5 minutes, which helps stabilize their structure and intensify flavors before serving.
Notes
- Customize the meat blend by mixing ground beef with ground pork or turkey for varied flavor and texture profiles.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs or oats to transform this recipe into a celiac-friendly dish without compromising taste.
- For lighter options, swap regular ground beef with lean ground meat and reduce added sauces to cut down on calories.
- Add finely grated vegetables like carrots or zucchini into the meat mixture to increase nutritional value and moisture without altering the core recipe significantly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg