Mini Meatloaves with Sweet and Spicy Sauce Recipe

Name: Mini Meatloaves with Sweet and Spicy Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 Onion; 1 red bell pepper; 2 garlic cloves; 2 tbsp butter; 1 egg; 2 lb ground beef; 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce; 1 cup bread crumbs; 1 salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup ketchup; 2 chipotle peppers, finely chopped; 1 tbsp honey; 1 Mashed potatoes and basil for topping

Servings: persons

1/2 Onion
1 red bell pepper
2 garlic cloves
2 tbsp butter
1 egg
2 lb ground beef
1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 cup bread crumbs
1 salt and pepper to taste
1 cup ketchup
2 chipotle peppers, finely chopped
1 tbsp honey
1 Mashed potatoes and basil for topping

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Roughly chop onion, bell pepper and garlic.
3
Place in a food processor or blender.
4
Blend until well combined.
5
Melt butter in a saute pan over medium high heat.
6
Saute the blended vegetables until the onions are tender and the extra moisture has evaporated.
7
Remove from the heat and let cool.
8
In a mixing bowl, combine beef, egg, cooled vegetables, Worcestershire sauce and bread crumbs.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Form the ground beef into baseball sized portions; place in a muffin tin lined with cupcake liners.
11
In a small bowl, combine ketchup, chipotle peppers and honey.
12
Spoon the sauce over the meat.
13
Place the muffin tin on a cookie sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 160F.
14
Garnish with any extra sauce, and top with mashed potatoes before serving.
15
I use a cupcake frosting piping set to swirl the mashed potatoes on top of the meat like it's frosting.
16
Enjoy!

865

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Fat

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Protein

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* 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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 Onion, 1 red bell pepper, 2 garlic cloves, 2 tbsp butter, and more.

Yes, Mini Meatloaves with Sweet and Spicy Sauce 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 Meatloaves with Sweet and Spicy Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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