Description
Savory mini meatloaf delights diners with its compact, personalized portions packed with robust flavors. Crispy edges and juicy centers make this comfort classic a perfect weeknight dinner that keeps hunger at bay.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Binding and Moisture Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup ketchup (plus extra for topping)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment at 375F (190C) and prepare a muffin tin or baking sheet with a light grease coating.
- In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine ground beef with breadcrumbs, milk, egg, finely chopped onion, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until the mixture is uniform and well-integrated.
- Portion the meat mixture into 6 equal sections, carefully molding each into compact mini loaf shapes that will fit neatly into muffin cups or align uniformly on the baking sheet.
- Apply a delicate layer of ketchup atop each miniature meat formation, ensuring even coverage.
- Transfer the prepared mini meatloaves into the preheated oven, allowing them to roast for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature precisely reaches 160F (71C), which guarantees safe and thorough cooking.
- Once cooking is complete, extract the meatloaves from the oven and permit them to rest undisturbed for 5 minutes, enabling the juices to redistribute and enhance overall flavor and texture before serving.
Notes
- Check meat temperature with a reliable instant-read thermometer to ensure safe internal cooking at 160F.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option that reduces total fat content.
- Prevent dry meatloaves by avoiding overmixing the meat mixture, which can make the texture tough and dense.
- Consider adding grated vegetables like carrots or zucchini to boost nutritional value and keep mini meatloaves moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg