Indulge in the hearty and comforting flavors of mini meat loaves smothered in a rich and tangy chili sauce. These individual-sized entrees are a perfect blend of savory ground beef, aromatic seasonings, and a hint of sweetness from ketchup and brown sugar. Experience a taste sensation with every bite as the tender meatloaf pairs seamlessly with the robust chili sauce, creating a harmonious culinary experience. The article features two delectable recipes: a classic mini meat loaf with chili sauce and a tantalizing Swedish meatball version. Both recipes offer step-by-step instructions, ensuring a hassle-free cooking journey. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and create a memorable meal that will satisfy the whole family.
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MINI MEATLOAF MUFFINS
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
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
MINI MEAT LOAF
This recipe is a nice way to add vegetables to your diet...they add color, flavor and nutrition. Chili sauce makes a pretty and tasty topping for the single-serving loaf.-Lethea Weber, Newport, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 1 serving.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine bread, carrot, onion, celery, green pepper, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon of chili sauce. Add beef and mix well. Shape into a 3-in. x 2-1/2-in. loaf; place in an ungreased shallow baking dish. Top with remaining chili sauce. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts :
INDIVIDUAL MEAT LOAVES
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 MEAT LOAVES WITH CHILI SAUCE
"This main dish is a favorite for church suppers," comments Janet Hyson of Pasadena, Maryland. The individual meat loaves get spark from chili sauce, ketchup and horseradish. "I like to keep extras on hand for a fast meal," she adds.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 6 meat loaves (1-2 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into six loaves, about 5x2x1-1/2-in. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a large bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Spoon half over the top and sides of loaves. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes. Spread with remaining sauce. , Bake 20-30 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. Serve immediately; or cool, wrap individually and freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 904mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
PEPPER-CRUSTED MINI MEATLOAVES
These single-serve meatloaves are made with rice rather than bread or breadcrumbs, so they are gluten free. A great way to use leftover rice.
Provided by JOYCE LITOFF
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Mix ground beef, rice, parsley, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a bowl; form into 4 oblong mini-loaves. Season the outside of each loaf generously with pepper. Arrange loaves in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 35 to 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of each loaf should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over low heat; saute onion in oil until soft and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Season onion with 1 pinch salt; serve over meat loaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 116.9 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 312.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
MINI MEATLOAVES
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
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
MEAT LOAF WITH CHILI SAUCE
I used to serve this meat loaf in my cafe, where so many of my customers asked for it. I adapted the recipe for my slow cooker at home, where it's quite popular, too. -Robert Cox, Las Cruces, New Mexico
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut four 20x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on bottom and up sides of a 5-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray., In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into a 9-in. round loaf. Place loaf in center of strips in slow cooker., Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until a thermometer reads at least 160°. If desired, spoon additional chili sauce over meat loaf; let stand 10 minutes. Using foil strips as handles, remove meat loaf to a platter., Freeze option: Cover and freeze leftover meat loaf slices in a greased 2-qt. shallow baking dish. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Reheat meat slices, covered, until a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. ,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 686mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHILI SAUCE MEAT LOAF
"This meat loaf with a zesty chili sauce is a sure way to please a family," Averleen Ressie assures from Rice Lake, Wisconsin. "My son-in-law is in his glory when I serve the tasty entree. There are never any leftovers."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 1/3 cup chili sauce, egg white, Worcestershire sauce, oats, onion, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. , Shape into a 9x4-in. loaf; place in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50 minutes. Brush with remaining chili sauce. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 565mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MINI SKILLET MEATLOAVES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix the breadcrumbs, milk, parsley, egg, Worcestershire sauce, onion, chili powder and garlic in a large bowl. Add the meat, season with salt and pepper and mix with your hands until combined. Shape into six 3-to-4-inch oval loaves.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the loaves and brown about 3 minutes per side.
- Whisk the ketchup, sugar and vinegar in a bowl and brush a few tablespoonfuls over the meat. Add 1/2 cup water to the skillet, cover and simmer over low heat until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- Transfer the loaves to a plate. Add the remaining ketchup mixture to the skillet and cook over high heat, stirring, until thick, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve 4 meatloaves with the hot glaze, reserving 2 for quesadillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calorie, Fat 24 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 111 milligrams, Sodium 800 milligrams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 23 grams
MINI MEATLOAVES
Simple basic weeknight dinner. There's a mixture of pork and turkey to keep it meaty and flavorful. But you can use all ground turkey if you like. The football shape is perfect for a game night.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Gently combine the pork and turkey by hand in a large bowl. Stir together the oats, 2 tablespoons of the ketchup, 1/2 tablespoon of the mustard, the soy sauce, oregano, egg whites, onions, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl until combined. Add the oat mixture to the meat mixture and combine by hand until just incorporated.
- Form the meatloaf mixture into 4 small football-shaped loaves, about 4 inches long and 1 1/2 inches thick, and place on the prepared pan. Stir together the remaining 2 tablespoons ketchup and 1/2 tablespoon mustard in a small bowl. Brush some of the ketchup mixture on each meatloaf.
- Bake until fully cooked, about 20 minutes. Garnish with additional fresh oregano if desired, and serve.
MINI ITALIAN MEAT LOAVES
This was one of the first recipes I tried as a new wife many years ago. These single-serving loaves have been a super hit ever since. I like to serve them with pasta or mashed potatoes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into six loaves. , Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Spoon tomato sauce over loaves. , Bake 15 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve with pasta if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 776mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
MICHELLE'S MARVELOUS MINI MEAT LOAVES
This is a quick, easy and delicious recipe that pairs well with lightly seasoned, oven roasted potatoes and steamed broccoli or a salad.
Provided by stellaaa
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Stir ground beef, onion, oats, Cheddar cheese, milk, egg, and salt together in a bowl; mix well. Divide meat mixture into 8 equal portions and form each into a loaf shape. Place loaves in prepared baking dish.
- Stir ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard together in a bowl until smooth. Spread ketchup mixture over meat loaves.
- Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 75.4 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 656.6 mg, Sugar 19.6 g
Tips:
- To ensure even cooking, use a meatloaf pan or a baking dish with sides.
- To prevent the meatloaf from becoming dry, add moisture by using a combination of ground meats, such as beef, pork, and veal, and by adding a binder, such as eggs, bread crumbs, or oatmeal.
- For a flavorful meatloaf, use a variety of seasonings, such as garlic, onion, paprika, and chili powder.
- To create a crispy crust on the meatloaf, brush it with a glaze, such as ketchup, barbecue sauce, or honey, before baking.
- To ensure that the meatloaf is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 160 degrees Fahrenheit (70 degrees Celsius).
Conclusion:
Mini meat loaves with chili sauce are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a party appetizer. With a few simple tips, you can create mini meat loaves that are moist, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Serve them with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad, for a complete and satisfying meal.
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