Description
Quick and easy mini meatloaf muffins baked in a muffin tin, perfect for kids and busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds lean ground beef
- 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 the ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and nutmeg until smooth. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, barbecue sauce, mustard, egg, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined but do not overmix.
- Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups, pressing down firmly.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and blot any excess grease. Spoon the 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 before serving warm with extra sauce on the side.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute with ground turkey and gluten-free panko. Kids love these in lunchboxes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American