Welcome to the world of delicious Mini Meatloaf! These little delights are packed with flavor and perfect for any occasion. Let’s dive into making these scrumptious bites!
Cooking Tips
This part’s so satisfying: mixing the meatloaf and pressing it into the muffin tin creates perfectly portioned meals. You can even customize the sauce to your liking!
Serving Suggestions
Pair these mini meatloaves with creamy mashed potatoes and you’ll have a comforting meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- Meatloaf Base:
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- Meatloaf Sauce:
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Instructions
- Preparation:
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Step 1- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Step 2- Mix Meatloaf Sauce: Mix Meatloaf Sauce ingredients: brown sugar, ketchup, dijon mustard, and nutmeg.
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Step 3- Prepare Meatloaf Mixture: Meatloaf Mixture: In a large mixing bowl (using your hands, meat chopper, or a large spoon), combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, 1 Tbsp barbecue sauce, mustard, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and egg.
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Step 4- Press into Muffin Tin: Press into muffin tin, divide the mixture evenly among the 12 cups, pressing meat down to fill the cup.
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Step 5- Bake: Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and use a paper towel to soak up any grease on the meatloaf. Generously spoon meatloaf sauce over each mini meatloaf. Return to oven for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the meat is cooked through.
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Step 6- Serve: Serve with mashed potatoes and any extra sauce.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250, Fat: 15g, Carbs: 10g, Protein: 20g
Cooking techniques
Mixing and baking are key techniques here. Don’t forget to press the mixture firmly into the muffin tin for that perfect shape!
Variations or substitutions
Feel free to swap ground beef for turkey or use a different type of breadcrumbs based on your preference.
Storage tips
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. They also freeze well for up to 3 months!
Notes
These mini meatloaves are a fun twist on the classic and are perfect for meal prep!
