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Mini Meatloaf Muffins: Individual Portions for Easy Weeknight Dinner

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Make simple, single serving meatloaf portions baked in a muffin tin. This easy meatloaf recipe is perfect for quick baking and portion controlled meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or rolled oats for meatloaf with oats binder)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup (for mixing in)
  • 1/4 cup ketchup (for best meatloaf glaze recipe)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (for glaze)
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and 2 tablespoons of ketchup. Mix gently with your hands until just combined; do not overmix.
  3. Divide the meat mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups. Press the mixture lightly into the bottom and slightly up the sides to form small meatloaf portions.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/4 cup ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar to create the glaze.
  5. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the glaze over the top of each mini meatloaf muffin.
  6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Baking time is quicker than a traditional loaf.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the individual meatloaf portions rest in the tin for 5 minutes before carefully removing them.

Notes

  • For freezer friendly meatloaf portions, cool completely, then place on a baking sheet to freeze solid before transferring to a freezer bag. Reheat from frozen at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes.
  • If you prefer a sweeter glaze, increase the brown sugar to 1 1/2 tablespoons.
  • This recipe works well with ground turkey or a mix of beef and pork for a different flavor profile.

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