Description
Quick and easy mini meatloaf muffins that are kid-friendly and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
- ⅔ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1½ teaspoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup ketchup
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and nutmeg; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, chopped onion, barbecue sauce, mustard, egg, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix gently.
- Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups, pressing down to fill each cup.
- Bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, blot excess grease, and spoon sauce over each muffin.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
These muffins can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen for long-term storage. Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American