Meatloaf muffins are a fun twist on traditional meatloaf, and they’re great for portion control and easy serving. Here’s a simple recipe to try:
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Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef (you can also use a mix of ground beef and ground pork or turkey)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing muffin tin
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, grated carrot, chopped celery, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, ketchup, egg, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together until well combined. You can use your hands for this step, but be careful not to overmix the meat mixture.
- Divide the meat mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups, pressing it down slightly to fill each cup.
- Bake the meatloaf muffins in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and the tops are browned.
- Once cooked, remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the meatloaf muffins cool for a few minutes before carefully removing them from the tin.
- Serve the meatloaf muffins hot, garnished with additional ketchup or your favorite sauce if desired.
Enjoy your delicious and cute meatloaf muffins!
