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Mini Meatloaf Recipe


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  • Author: James Carter
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

Individual mini meatloaves that cook in half the time of traditional meatloaf. Moist, flavorful, and perfectly portioned with a delicious glaze.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1½ pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • ½ medium onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • â…“ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2. Combine breadcrumbs and milk in a small bowl, let sit 5 minutes.
  3. 3. Sauté onion until softened, add garlic for 30 seconds, then cool.
  4. 4. Mix ground beef, breadcrumb mixture, egg, onion mixture, and all seasonings until just combined.
  5. 5. Shape into 6 oval loaves, about 4 inches long each.
  6. 6. Whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and mustard for glaze.
  7. 7. Brush half the glaze over meatloaves.
  8. 8. Bake 20 minutes, brush with remaining glaze, bake 5-8 minutes more until 160°F internal temperature.
  9. 9. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store in refrigerator up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat in 350°F oven covered with foil.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mini meatloaf
  • Calories: 285
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 22g