Mini Meat Loaf

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Servings: 1 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Bite-sized beef loaves with a tangy ketchup glaze, perfect for parties.
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Mini Meat Loaf

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 2225.9

Description

These mini meat loaves are a charming twist on the classic comfort food, offering all the savory satisfaction of a traditional loaf in a convenient, bite-sized format. Made with ground beef, finely chopped onions, and fresh parsley, the mixture is bound with egg and seasoned with pepper for a robust flavor profile. The addition of ketchup serves a dual purpose: it adds moisture to the meat mix and creates a sweet, tangy glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. These little loaves are ideal for holiday appetizers, potlucks, or as a fun side dish for kids. They hold their shape well and can be served warm or at room temperature.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin or small loaf pans.
  2. Place the Saltine crackers in a food processor and pulse until they are finely crumbled.
  3. Add half of the cubed raw beef to the food processor and pulse 3 to 4 times until coarsely ground.
  4. Remove the lid and add the remaining beef, chopped onion, and chopped parsley.
  5. Pulse 4 to 6 times until the ingredients are well combined but still have some texture.
  6. Add the egg, 1 tablespoon of ketchup, and pepper to the mixture.
  7. Pulse 2 more times just to incorporate the binding ingredients.
  8. Divide the meat mixture evenly among the prepared mini loaf pans, pressing down firmly.
  9. Bake for 30 minutes.
  10. Remove from oven and brush the top of each mini loaf with the remaining 2 tablespoons of ketchup.
  11. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.
  12. Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2225.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 88.3g136%
Saturated Fat 25.2g126%
Cholesterol 373.7mg125%
Sodium 2647.9mg111%
Total Carbohydrate 277.3g93%
Dietary Fiber 58.3g234%
Sugars 30.9g
Protein 116.4g233%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: appetizer, baking, beef, comfort food, crackers, easy dinner, egg, glazed, ketchup, loaf, meatloaf, mini, onion, parsley, party food, pepper, potluck, small batch
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