Mini Meat Loaves Recipe

Name: Mini Meat Loaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 2/3 cup ketchup; 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar; 1 1/2 pounds ground beef; 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon dry mustard; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 medium onion, minced; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Mist a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. In a small bowl, whisk 1/2 cup ketchup with brown sugar.
2
Place beef in a bowl and break apart with your fingers. Add bread crumbs, Worcestershire, mustard, eggs, onion, parsley, salt, pepper and remaining 2/3 cup ketchup. Using your hands, mix ingredients gently but thoroughly. Divide among muffin cups. Spread 2 tsp. ketchup mixture on each.
3
Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted in center of a loaf reads 160u00b0F, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in pan on rack for 10 minutes.
4
Make it ahead
5
Cool completely. Remove from pan. Freeze on parchment-lined baking sheet. Wrap each in foil, place in a freezer bag and return to freezer.
6
Thaw in the fridge overnight. Unwrap; place in greased baking dish. Bake uncovered at 350u00b0F, 15 to 20 minutes

563

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup plus 2/3 cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar, 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs, and more.

Yes, Mini Meat Loaves falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Mini Meat Loaves

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Variations & substitutions

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