Description
Cozy and comforting Mini Meatloaf, perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (85 percent lean)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- For the glaze: 1/3 cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a muffin tin.
- Combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix gently until combined.
- Shape the mixture into 6-8 small loaves and place them on the prepared baking sheet or muffin cups.
- Whisk together the glaze ingredients and brush half over each mini loaf.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then brush with remaining glaze and bake for another 5-10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
- Let the mini loaves rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can add grated carrot or zucchini for extra veggies. Try serving with marinated mini mozzarella balls for a refreshing side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: mini meatloaf, comfort food, easy recipe, weeknight dinner, family meal