Meatloaf Muffins
Meatloaf muffins are the perfect blend of comfort food and convenience! These bite-sized delights feature tender ground beef mixed with savory spices, baked in muffin tins for a fun twist on classic meatloaf. They’re not only easy to prepare but also customizable with your favorite ingredients. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, these flavorful muffins will quickly become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup ketchup (plus extra for topping)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: ½ cup grated carrots or bell peppers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- Sauté the onion in a skillet over medium heat until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- In a large bowl, combine sautéed onions, ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Fill each muffin cup three-quarters full with the mixture and drizzle extra ketchup on top if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Allow cooling in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg