Description
Mini meatloaf combines classic comfort with personalized portions for hearty family meals. Succulent ground beef, aromatic herbs, and savory seasonings create a satisfying dinner you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) ground beef (or a mix of beef & pork/turkey)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (or oat flour for gluten-free)
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- ¼ cup finely diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp mustard (yellow or Dijon)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preparation: Calibrate oven to 375°F with rack positioned centrally, then lightly lubricate muffin tin cavities with cooking spray to prevent adherence.
- Meat Mixture: Blend ground meat, breadcrumbs, diced onions, minced garlic, and eggs in a capacious mixing vessel, incorporating Worcestershire sauce, seasonings, and herbs with a delicate touch to maintain meat’s tenderness.
- Portioning: Distribute seasoned meat mixture evenly across muffin tin compartments, gently molding without compressing to preserve a light texture.
- Glaze Crafting: Whisk ketchup, brown sugar, and vinegar into a lustrous coating, thoroughly brushing atop each miniature meatloaf to enhance flavor profile.
- Baking: Roast in preheated oven until internal temperature achieves 160°F, approximately 20-25 minutes, ensuring thorough and uniform cooking.
- Resting and Serving: Allow meatloaves to recuperate for 5 minutes, facilitating juice redistribution, then transfer to serving plates and optionally garnish with fresh parsley or additional glaze.
Notes
- Choose Lean Meat Wisely: Select ground beef with 85% lean meat for optimal moisture and flavor without excess grease.
- Mix Gently: Handle the meat mixture delicately to prevent tough, dense meatloaves by avoiding excessive mixing or pressing.
- Check Temperature Precisely: Use a meat thermometer to confirm 160°F internal temperature for safe, perfectly cooked mini meatloaves.
- Customize Glaze Options: Experiment with alternative glazes like BBQ sauce, honey mustard, or spicy sriracha for varied flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg