Description
Easy, juicy mini meatloaves baked to perfection with a tangy glaze. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or lunchboxes. Can be made low-carb with almond flour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or lean)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour for low-carb)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tbsp ketchup or tomato paste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: shredded cheese, chopped herbs, grated carrots
- Glaze (optional): 2 tbsp ketchup, 1 tsp brown sugar, splash of vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion, garlic, ketchup, salt, and pepper. Mix gently—do not overwork the meat.
- Form 4 to 6 equal mini loaves and place them on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
- Optional: Add a cube of cheese in the center for a gooey surprise.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- In the last 5 minutes, brush the tops with glaze and return to oven.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
These mini meatloaves freeze well and can be reheated in the oven or microwave. Add grated zucchini or carrots for extra moisture and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini meatloaf
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg