Description
Kid-friendly mini meatloaf baked in muffin tins for quick, easy, and delicious individual servings.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds lean ground beef (or ground turkey for a lighter option)
- ⅔ cup panko breadcrumbs (regular breadcrumbs work too)
- 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 have a standard 12-cup muffin tin ready.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and nutmeg until smooth. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, barbecue sauce, mustard, egg, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is evenly distributed.
- Divide the mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups, pressing down firmly to fill each cup.
- Bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and blot away excess grease. Spoon the prepared sauce over each mini meatloaf.
- Return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Let rest for 2-3 minutes, then serve warm with extra sauce on the side.
Notes
Use gluten-free panko and BBQ sauce for a gluten-free version. Ground turkey reduces each serving to just 120 calories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American