Description
Savor comfort with this mini meatloaf recipe that brings hearty home-style cooking to your dinner table. Perfectly portioned and packed with flavor, these individual meatloaves deliver a delightful twist you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) lean ground beef
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) bread crumbs
- 1 finely minced small white onion
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Coles Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) seasoning salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 grams) black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) garlic powder
Glaze:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) ketchup
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) ketchup
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) mustard
Instructions
- Prepare the cooking vessel by coating a muffin tin with nonstick spray, ensuring smooth release after baking. Position the oven rack and preheat to 350°F for optimal cooking conditions.
- Combine ground beef with all complementary ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl. Integrate components gently using hands, maintaining a light touch to prevent meat from becoming tough or compacted.
- Distribute meat mixture methodically into muffin tin compartments, pressing softly to create uniform mini meatloaves. Aim for consistent portion sizes across all twelve cavities.
- Craft a tangy glaze by whisking together remaining condiments in a separate small bowl. Carefully spread the mixture across the surface of each mini meatloaf, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Transfer muffin tin to preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes. Monitor the internal temperature, which should reach 160°F, and observe the glaze caramelizing to a rich, golden-brown finish.
- Allow mini meatloaves to rest for 5-10 minutes after removing from oven. This resting period helps stabilize the structure and facilitates easier removal from the tin. Serve immediately while maintaining optimal warmth and flavor.
Notes
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a lighter, healthier version of these mini meatloaves.
- Mix ingredients gently to prevent tough, dense meatloaves – a light touch keeps the texture tender and moist.
- Swap breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free crackers for a celiac-friendly option.
- Consider using ground turkey or chicken as a lower-fat protein substitute that still delivers delicious flavor and satisfying texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg