Description
These delicious Meatloaf Muffins are a convenient and flavorful twist on the classic meatloaf. Packed with Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs, diced vegetables, and a tangy BBQ glaze, they bake quickly in a muffin pan for perfectly portioned, juicy mini meatloaves that are ideal for easy dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
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Meatloaf Mixture
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup Italian seasoned panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup finely diced yellow onion
- ½ cup finely diced green bell pepper
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 ½ pounds 85% lean ground beef
Glaze
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the egg, then add the breadcrumbs, BBQ sauce, and Italian seasoning. Stir these together well. Add the diced onion and green bell pepper, then crumble the ground beef over the mixture. Mix gently until just combined, using a spoon first and finishing with your hands to avoid overmixing.
- Shape Muffins: Portion the meat mixture using a â…“-cup measure, packing it lightly, then roll into neat balls. Place each ball evenly into the prepared muffin pan wells.
- Initial Bake: Bake the meatloaf muffins for 15 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Prepare Glaze: While the muffins bake, combine the ketchup, BBQ sauce, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl to create the glaze.
- Apply Glaze: Remove the muffin pan from the oven and spread 1 teaspoon of glaze over the top of each meatloaf muffin.
- Finish Baking: Return the muffin pan to the oven and bake for an additional 6 to 8 minutes, or until an internal thermometer registers 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Rest and Serve: Let the meatloaf muffins rest in the pan for about 5 minutes, then carefully lift them out using a fork and serve.
Notes
- Using 85% lean ground beef strikes a good balance between flavor and fat content.
- Do not overmix the meat mixture to keep the muffins tender and juicy.
- You can customize the seasoning or add Worcestershire sauce for extra depth.
- These meatloaf muffins reheat well and can be made ahead for easy meal prep.
- Ensure an internal temperature of 160°F for safe consumption of ground beef.
