Description
These mini meatloaves baked in a muffin pan offer a convenient and kid-friendly twist on classic meatloaf. Packed with ground beef, flavored with onion, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce, they cook quickly and evenly in individual portions, making them perfect for meal prep or quick dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatloaf Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Topping and Preparation
- Additional ketchup for topping
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing muffin pan
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin pan using cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, finely chopped onion, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined to avoid a dense texture.
- Fill muffin cups: Divide the meat mixture evenly among the muffin cups. Press lightly to fill each cup completely without overpacking.
- Add ketchup topping: Spoon a small amount of ketchup on top of each mini meatloaf for moisture and flavor.
- Bake: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C), ensuring they are fully cooked.
- Rest and serve: Remove the pan from the oven and let the mini meatloaves rest for 5 minutes. Use a spoon to carefully lift each one out of the pan and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, mix shredded cheese directly into the meat mixture before baking.
- Alternatively, top the mini meatloaves with barbecue sauce instead of ketchup for a different taste.
- These mini meatloaves are ideal for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for several days or frozen for longer storage.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute regular breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
