Description
Indulge in this easy and delicious mini meatloaf recipe, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. These bite-sized loaves pack a punch of classic flavors while being customizable to suit everyone’s taste preferences. Made with simple ingredients like lean ground beef, breadcrumbs, and savory spices, they come together in no time. Whether served with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables, this dish is sure to become a favorite at your table. Ready in under an hour, this mini meatloaf recipe is the ultimate comfort food that guarantees a satisfying meal for even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup ketchup (divided)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, half of the ketchup, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small loaves (about one-third cup each) and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a separate bowl, mix remaining ketchup and brown sugar until smooth. Spread over each mini meatloaf.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C). Let rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg