Description
Delicious bite-sized meatloaf that captures the comforting essence of classic meatloaf, perfect for quick dinners or snacks.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup finely diced onion
- 1/4 cup finely diced celery
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp ketchup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk; let it sit for 3 minutes to soften.
- Add ground beef, egg, onion, celery, garlic, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and thyme to the softened breadcrumb mixture. Mix gently until just combined.
- Divide the mixture evenly into the muffin cups, pressing lightly to fill each one.
- In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and ketchup. Brush half of the glaze over the tops of the mini meatloaves.
- Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Remove from the oven and brush the remaining glaze over the meatloaf bites. Return to the oven and bake an additional 5 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
- Let them rest for 5 minutes. Run a knife around each to loosen, then lift them out of the tin.
Notes
These mini meatloaf bites can be made with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option. Feel free to experiment with different herbs and sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American