🍖 Mini Meatloaf Muffins
📝 Description
These Mini Meatloaf Muffins are juicy, flavorful individual portions made with seasoned ground beef, onion, garlic, and green peppers. Baked in a muffin tin, they cook quickly and are perfect for a family dinner.
🛒 Ingredients
- 1½ lb ground beef
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- ½ cup finely chopped green bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the topping:
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
👩🍳 Method
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, bell pepper, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently until everything is evenly combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups, pressing gently into each cup.
- Mix ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl.
- Spread a little topping over each mini meatloaf.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the beef reaches 160°F (71°C) internally.
- Let rest for a few minutes before carefully removing from the muffin tin.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
❓ Recipe Q&A
Q: Can I use ground turkey instead of beef?
A: Yes, ground turkey can be used, though the texture and flavor will be slightly different.
Q: Why bake meatloaf in a muffin tin?
A: The smaller portions cook faster and are easy to serve individually.
Q: Can I add cheese?
A: Yes. A little shredded cheddar or mozzarella can be mixed into the meat mixture or sprinkled on top.
Q: Can I freeze mini meatloaves?
A: Yes. Let them cool completely, wrap well, and freeze for convenient future meals.
🍽️ Conclusion
These Mini Meatloaf Muffins are an easy, comforting twist on traditional meatloaf. They’re packed with savory flavor and pair wonderfully with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.
📊 Approximate Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Protein: 20 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fat: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg