Best 11 Mini Barbecue Meat Loaves Recipes

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**Mouthwatering Mini Barbecue Meat Loaves: A Culinary Symphony of Sweet, Savory, and Smokey Flavors**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with these delectable Mini Barbecue Meat Loaves, a culinary masterpiece that harmonizes sweet, savory, and smoky flavors. These individual-sized meatloaves are crafted with a blend of ground beef, pork, and veal, seasoned to perfection with a symphony of herbs and spices. Basted in a luscious homemade barbecue sauce, they emerge from the oven with a golden-brown crust and an aroma that will transport you to a backyard barbecue. Accompanying these savory gems are three tantalizing sauces: a classic barbecue sauce, a zesty tomato sauce, and a creamy horseradish sauce. Whether you prefer your meatloaf traditional or infused with a touch of spice, these sauces cater to every palate.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

MINI BBQ CHEDDAR MEATLOAVES



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Mini BBQ Cheddar Meatloaves are flavored with melty cheddar cheese and sweet BBQ sauce. This tasty twist on classic meatloaf is a hit with my family!

Provided by Iowa Girl Eats

Categories     entree, freezer friendly, kid friendly

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large sweet onion
1 Tablespoon butter
salt
1lb lean ground beef
1 egg, whisked
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup + 2 Tablespoons BBQ sauce, divided
1/4 cup gluten free panko-style bread crumbs
pepper
2oz cheddar cheese, cut into 1/4" cubes

Steps:

  • Cut onion in half then each half into thin slices. Melt butter in a large skillet or pot over medium heat then add onion and a dash of salt. Cook, stirring every couple of minutes, until onions are golden brown and caramelized, about 20 minutes. Turn heat down if onions start to burn. Set aside to cool slightly - can be made ahead of time.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl combine ground beef, egg, Worcestershire sauce, 2 Tablespoons BBQ sauce, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, cheese cubes, and caramelized onions, then mix until just combined. Divide mixture into 4 equal-sized portions then form into loaves and place on a foil-lined, non-stick-sprayed baking sheet. Spread 1 Tablespoon BBQ sauce over each loaf then bake for 20 minutes, or until no longer pink in the center, and then serve.

BBQ MINI MEAT LOAVES



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Provided by Stacey

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces cheddar cheese
2 pounds extra lean ground beef
1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons Stubb's Original Bar-B-Q Sauce (plus more for topping)

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Take an 8-ounce block of cheddar cheese and cut it in half. Take one of the halves and cut it into 6 equal slices. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, seasoned salt, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and 2 tablespoons of Stubb's Bar-B-Q Sauce. Use a fork to get everything stirred together well. Divide the meat mixture into 6 equal amounts. One at a time, take the portion of meat and form it into an elongated patty. Place one slice of cheese in the middle and form the meat around it, being sure to seal the cheese in completely. Reshape the meat into an elongated patty.
  • Place a large piece of aluminum foil over one side of the grill and reduce the heat on that side to low. Place the mini loaves on the foil and cook for about 15 minutes. Baste each of the mini loaves with more bar-b-q sauce and cook for 10 to 15 minutes more or until the juices run clear and the meat is cooked through.

MINI MEATLOAF MUFFINS



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Easy Mini Meatloaf Muffins made with ground beef or ground turkey and topped with homemade bbq sauce. Easier and healthier than traditional meatloaf.

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef ((or ground turkey))
2/3 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup onion (, chopped)
1 Tablespoon barbecue sauce
1 Tablespoon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 egg (, lightly beaten)
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
2 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large mixing bowl (using your hands or a large spoon), combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, 1 Tbsp barbecue sauce, mustard, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper and egg.
  • Divide the mixture among the 12 cups in a standard muffin tin, pressing them down to fill the cup. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • In the meantime, in a small bowl mix together all of the ingredients for the sauce.
  • Remove the meatloaf from oven and use a paper towel to soak up any grease on the meatloaf.
  • Generously spoon sauce over each mini meat loaf. Return to oven for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the meat is cooked through.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes and any extra sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Sodium 299 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

INDIVIDUAL MEAT LOAVES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon good olive oil
3 cups chopped yellow onions (3 onions)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup canned chicken stock or broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 1/2 pounds ground chuck (81 percent lean)
1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs (recommended: Progresso)
2 extra-large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup ketchup (recommended: Heinz)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat the olive oil in a medium saute pan. Add the onions, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, until the onions are translucent but not brown. Off the heat, add the Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, and tomato paste. Allow to cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground chuck, onion mixture, bread crumbs, and eggs, and mix lightly with a fork. Don't mash or the meatloaf will be dense.
  • Divide the mixture into 6 (10 to 11-ounce) portions and shape each portion into a small loaf on a sheet pan. Spread about a tablespoon of ketchup on the top of each portion. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the internal temperature is 155 to 160 degrees F and the meat loaves are cooked through. Serve hot.

MINI MEATLOAVES



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Quick and easy to make. A family favorite. The ketchup and brown sugar give these loaves a tangy flavor.

Provided by Tonya Swope

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg
¾ cup milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup quick cooking oats
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound ground beef
⅔ cup ketchup
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, milk, cheese, oats and salt. Add the ground beef, mixing well, and form this mixture into eight miniature meatloaves. Place these in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and mustard. Stir thoroughly and spread over each meatloaf.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 73.9 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 656 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

DAD'S FAVORITE BARBECUE MEAT LOAVES



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It may sound old-fashioned, but it warms my heart to serve dishes that make my family and friends happy. This recipe does just that, and then some. -Leta Winters, Johnson City, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup stuffing mix, crushed
3 tablespoons 2% milk
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, divided
1 pound ground beef

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine egg, stuffing mix, milk, cheese and 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 4x2-in. loaves in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Bake until a thermometer reads 160°, 15-20 minutes. Spread with remaining barbecue sauce before serving. Freeze option: Individually wrap cooled meat loaves in plastic and foil, then freeze. To use, partially thaw meat loaves in refrigerator overnight. Unwrap loaves; reheat in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan in a preheated 350° oven until loaves are heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Top each with 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 449mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

MINI BBQ MEATLOAVES



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Provided by By Alex Snodgrass

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small yellow onion, diced fine
2 tbsp. ghee
7 tbsp. Tessemae's BBQ Sauce
2 lbs. ground beef
kosher salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup almond flour
2 eggs, lightly whisked

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tbsp. ghee and melt. Add the onions and saute until tender, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp. of the Tessemae's BBQ Sauce and allow to cool. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, almond flour, egg, plenty of kosher salt and black pepper, to taste. When the onion mixture is cooled, add to the bowl. Mix lightly using a fork, and don't mash or the meat will be dense. Using a 3/4 measuring cup, scoop out meat mixture and shape into mini loaves on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Continue until all of the meat are shaped into loaves, it makes 6 loaves. Spoon 1 tbsp. of BBQ sauce onto the top of each loaf and spread to coat the top. Sprinkle the top with a little kosher salt. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a meat thermoter reads 155 degrees when inserted into the center of the loaf. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve and enjoy!

30-MINUTE MINI MEATLOAVES



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Slash the bake time of meatloaf when you make mini-loaves. Meatloaf is now doable for weeknights!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
1 egg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. In small bowl, stir ketchup and brown sugar until mixed; reserve 1/4 cup for topping. In large bowl, stir remaining ingredients and remaining ketchup mixture until well mixed.
  • Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. Place meat mixture in pan; pat into 12x4-inch rectangle. Cut lengthwise down center and then crosswise into sixths to form 12 loaves. Separate loaves, using spatula, so no edges are touching. Brush loaves with reserved 1/4 cup ketchup mixture.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until loaves are no longer pink in center and meat thermometer inserted in center of loaves reads 160°F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1 g

LITTLE MEAT LOAVES



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These individual meat loaves are topped with a sweet and tangy sauce. The sausage in this recipe yields a more complex flavor than your standard meat loaf.

Provided by ELIZABETH 45

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 eggs, beaten
¾ cup crushed buttery round crackers
½ cup milk
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried Italian-style seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 pound lean ground beef
1 pound ground sausage
1 cup ketchup
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cracker crumbs, milk, cheese, onion, Worcestershire sauce, Italian-style seasoning, garlic salt, ground beef and ground sausage. Mix this together well and form into individual loaves. Place the loaves in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Mix this together well and spoon some of this sauce over each loaf. Garnish each loaf with some Parmesan cheese and seasoning to taste.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 677.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 166 mg, Fat 38.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 34.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 1918.6 mg, Sugar 30.7 g

MINI MEATLOAVES WITH BBQ GLAZE



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I love meatloaf but don't always have time to wait the hour and change a regular loaf takes to cook. This recipe makes great individual-size meatloaves for the family in about half the time. I like to bake a batch of these, then wrap and freeze them for a perfect make-ahead entrée.

Provided by Jet Tila

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Nonstick cooking spray
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion, finely diced
1 rib celery, finely diced
1 carrot, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 large eggs
1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
1/2 pound loose pork sausage
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup yellow mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 6-cavity mini loaf pan with nonstick spray.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, celery, carrot and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the thyme and cook for an additional minute. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  • Beat the eggs until combined in a large bowl. Add the ground chuck, sausage, cream, ketchup, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire, salt and pepper. Pour in the cooked vegetables. Use your hands to massage the meatloaf mix together until well combined (glove up for this if you like!).
  • For the glaze: Stir the ketchup, barbecue sauce and mustard together in a small bowl until well mixed. Set aside.
  • Divide the meat mixture evenly between the loaf pans, pushing down and flattening the tops of the meatloaves. Top each loaf with about 1/4 cup of the glaze. Bake until cooked through (an instant-read thermometer inserted into the loaves should register 160 degrees F), 25 to 35 minutes.
  • Remove the meatloaves from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Remove the loaves from the pans and serve warm.

CHEESY MINI-MEATLOAVES



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This is a nice twist on the normal meatloaf recipes.. 8 mini meatloaves with a yummy sauce!! I have made this several times and recently added fresh mushrooms to meat mixture before shaping into loaves and it was fantastic... endless possibilities!

Provided by AnnaMarieCooking

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground beef
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 egg
1/2 cup quick oats
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt & pepper
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Beat egg and milk together.
  • Add cheese, oats, onion, salt, & pepper to milk/egg mixture.
  • Mix in ground beef with your hands until all ingredients are incorporated well.
  • Shape into 8 loaves and place into a greased 9x13 pan.
  • Mix all sauce ingredients together and spoon over loaves.
  • You may want to make extra sauce for after its done cooking!
  • Place in 350 degree oven, uncovered, for 45 minutes.

Tips:

  • To ensure even cooking, make sure the meatloaf mixture is well combined and evenly shaped.
  • For a moist meatloaf, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork. You can also add some bread crumbs or oatmeal to the mixture to help retain moisture.
  • Season the meatloaf mixture generously with your favorite herbs and spices. Some popular options include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and chili powder.
  • Before cooking, brush the meatloaf with barbecue sauce or glaze. This will help to create a flavorful crust.
  • Cook the meatloaf in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 1 hour, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center reads 160°F (70°C).
  • Let the meatloaf rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help to keep the juices inside the meatloaf.

Conclusion:

Mini barbecue meat loaves are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or potlucks. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that everyone will love. So fire up your grill or oven and give these mini barbecue meat loaves a try!

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