Description
Hearty mini meatloaf brings comfort and convenience to weeknight dinners. Packed with savory flavors and simple ingredients, you’ll savor each bite of these perfectly portioned individual servings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Binding and Moisture Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup ketchup (plus extra for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and heat the oven to 375F (190C).
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend ground beef with breadcrumbs, milk, egg, finely chopped onion, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Carefully portion the meat mixture into 6 equal sections, gently forming each into a compact mini loaf shape with uniform thickness to ensure consistent cooking.
- Arrange the mini meatloaves on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each for even heat circulation.
- Delicately brush a thin, even layer of ketchup across the top of each mini meatloaf to create a glossy, flavorful glaze.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the internal temperature reaches 160F (70C) for safe consumption.
- Remove from oven and allow the mini meatloaves to rest for 5 minutes, which helps redistribute internal juices and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Enhance the meat mixture’s moisture by using a panade (bread soaked in milk) to prevent dryness and create a tender texture.
- Avoid overmixing the meat to keep the mini meatloaves light and prevent them from becoming tough or dense.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based alternatives for a leaner or vegetarian version that still delivers rich flavor.
- Customize the glaze by experimenting with barbecue sauce, honey mustard, or a spicy sriracha topping to add exciting flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 287 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg