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Easy Mini Meatloaf for Busy Family Dinners

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 Yield
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef or ground turkey 680 grams
  • 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs 100 grams
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion 70 grams
  • 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 egg lightly beaten

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. Start with the sauce. In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and nutmeg until smooth. Set it aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef or turkey, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, barbecue sauce, mustard, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and beaten egg.
  4. Mix everything until evenly combined. You can use your hands, a spoon, or a meat masher.
  5. Divide the mixture evenly into a 12-cup muffin pan. Press the meat mixture down gently so each cup is filled evenly.
  6. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
  7. Remove the pan from the oven and carefully blot away any excess grease from the tops using paper towels.
  8. Spoon the prepared sauce generously over each mini meatloaf.
  9. Return the pan to the oven and continue baking for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the meat is fully cooked through.
  10. Serve warm with mashed potatoes and extra sauce on the side.

Notes

  • This recipe makes 12 mini meatloaves.
  • Serving size: 1 mini meatloaf.
  • For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free panko and gluten-free barbecue sauce.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.