Beef Mini Meatloaves with Tangy Glaze
In short: Muffin-pan beef meatloaves with grated onion and oats, brushed with a sweet tomato and mustard glaze and baked in 25 minutes. It takes about 40 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 440 kcal
Baking meatloaf in a muffin pan cuts the cooking time from an hour to about 25 minutes and gives every serving its own glazed top. Rolled oats and milk keep the mixture tender, grated onion adds moisture without chunky pieces, and the glaze caramelizes at the edges. The mini loaves are portioned for lunch boxes, freeze well and reheat in minutes. Serve them with mashed potatoes and green beans, or in a bun with a little extra glaze.
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Grease a 12-cup muffin pan with a little oil and set it on a baking sheet to catch drips.
- Stir the oats and milk together in a large bowl and let them stand for 5 minutes until soft.
- Add the egg, onion, garlic, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper and mix. Add the beef and mix gently with your hands, just until combined.
- Divide the mixture among the 12 cups, pressing lightly and mounding the tops slightly.
- Stir the glaze ingredients together and spoon about 2 tsp over each mini loaf.
- Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until the glaze is bubbling and a thermometer in the center reads 71°C (160°F). Rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then lift out with a spoon.
Tips
- Replace up to half the beef with ground pork or turkey if you like. If you use turkey, bake until the center reaches 74°C (165°F). Keep some fat in the mixture or the loaves turn dry.
- Freeze cooled loaves individually. Reheat from frozen at 180°C (350°F) for about 15 minutes, or in the microwave.
Questions and answers
How do I know when mini meatloaves are done?
A thermometer in the center should read 71°C (160°F). Without one, the juices should run clear and the center should show no pink.
Can I make mini meatloaves without oats?
Yes. Use the same amount of dry breadcrumbs or crushed crackers soaked in the milk instead.
Can I freeze mini meatloaves?
Yes, for up to 3 months. Freeze them cooled and individually wrapped, then thaw overnight or reheat from frozen.
How long does it take to make Beef Mini Meatloaves with Tangy Glaze?
About 40 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 25 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Beef Mini Meatloaves with Tangy Glaze?
About 440 kcal per serving, with 34 g of protein, 20 g of carbohydrates and 23 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 440 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g |
| Fat | 23 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Sodium | 1050 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
