Best 8 Mini Meatloaves Smothered With Onions Recipes

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Calling all comfort food lovers! These individual-sized meatloaves, lovingly nestled in a savory onion gravy, are about to become your new weeknight go-to. Say goodbye to dry, bland meatloaf and hello to juicy, flavorful mini masterpieces that will tantalize your taste buds. Not only are these meatloaves incredibly delicious, but they're also incredibly easy to make. With a simple combination of ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, and seasonings, you'll have the meatloaf mixture ready in no time. Then, it's just a matter of shaping them into mini loaves, baking them to perfection, and smothering them in the most delectable onion gravy. But wait, there's more! This recipe article doesn't stop at the classic meatloaf. It also includes tempting variations to satisfy every palate. Craving something with a kick? Try the Spicy Mini Meatloaves with Chipotle Gravy. Looking for a healthier option? The Turkey Mini Meatloaves with Mushroom Gravy have you covered. And for those who love a cheesy twist, the Mini Meatloaves with Cheese and Bacon will hit the spot. No matter which recipe you choose, you're in for a culinary treat that will leave you feeling warm, satisfied, and craving more. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delicious journey with these mini meatloaves smothered in onions.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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.

BARBECUED ONION MEAT LOAVES



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Onion soup mix and stuffing are the surprise ingredients in these incredibly simple mini meat loaves. They're definite family-pleasers. -Nicole Russman, Lincoln, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, divided
1/2 cup crushed seasoned stuffing
1 tablespoon onion soup mix
1-1/4 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, milk, 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce, stuffing and onion soup mix. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 5 loaves; arrange around the edge of a microwave-safe dish., Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes. Top with the remaining barbecue sauce. If desired, sprinkle with minced parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 451mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

MINI MEATLOAVES SMOTHERED WITH ONIONS



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Make and share this Mini Meatloaves Smothered With Onions recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Meatloaf

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup pitted dates, chopped
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 1/3 lbs ground beef
3 onions, 2 thinly sliced and 1 finely chopped
3 slices cooked bacon, chopped
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper
4 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Position racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven and preheat to 375°F In a bowl, combine the dates and breacrumbs, working the mixture through your fingers to separate. Mix in the beef. Mix in the chopped onion, bacon, egg, worcestershire and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Divide into 4 mounds and, on a baking sheet, shape into loaves. Place on the upper rack and bake for 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, on another baking sheet, toss the slices onions with the butter and season with salt; spread out evenly. Bake ont he lower rack, stirring occasionnally, until golden, about 30 minutes. Serve the meatloaves with the onions.

MINI MEATLOAVES



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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

8 ounces lean ground pork
8 ounces lean ground turkey
1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
4 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1 teaspoon soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano, plus more for garnish, optional
2 large egg whites
1 medium red onion, grated (about 1/3 cup)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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 MEATLOAVES



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Individual meatloaves bake faster than one big loaf. And kids will love having their own little loaf!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup milk
1 egg
1 pound lean ground beef
1/4 cup Progresso™ dry bread crumbs (any flavor)
1 package (0.4 ounce) ranch dressing mix
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Strips of cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Beat milk and egg with fork in large bowl. Mix in beef, bread crumbs and salad dressing mix (dry). Shape into 6 small loaves. Place in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Brush loaves with Worcestershire sauce.
  • Bake uncovered 35 to 45 minutes until no longer pink in centers of loaves and juice is clear. (If using meat thermometer, insert so tip is in center of one loaf. Thermometer should read at least 160°F.)
  • Decorate with strips of cheese. Let stand 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg

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

FRENCH ONION MINI MEATLOAVES



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Liven up your old meatloaf dish with the full-flavored approach of our French Onion Mini Meatloaves that include cheddar cheese and French fried onions.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings, 2 mini meatloaves each

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb. lean ground beef
2/3 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided
2/3 cup french-fried onions, coarsely crushed, divided
1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup Italian-style tomato sauce
2 Tbsp. finely chopped yellow onions
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Mix meat, 1/3 cup cheese, 1/3 cup French fried onions and remaining ingredients just until blended.
  • Press into 12 muffin cups sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 30 min. or until done (160ºF).
  • Combine remaining cheese and remaining French fried onions; sprinkle over meatloaves. Bake 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 240 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 18 g

Tips:

  • When handling ground meat, always wash your hands thoroughly before and after.
  • Use a light hand when mixing the meatloaf mixture. Over-mixing can make the meatloaf tough.
  • To prevent the meatloaf from drying out, add some moisture to the mixture. You can use milk, eggs, bread crumbs, or vegetables.
  • If you're using a muffin tin, grease the cups before filling them with the meatloaf mixture.
  • Bake the meatloaf at a moderate temperature (350 degrees Fahrenheit) to prevent it from drying out.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the juices redistribute and make the meatloaf easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Mini meatloaves smothered with onions are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. They can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad. This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover ground beef. Tips for success:
  • Use a light hand when mixing the meatloaf mixture. Over-mixing can make the meatloaf tough.
  • To prevent the meatloaf from drying out, add some moisture to the mixture. You can use milk, eggs, bread crumbs, or vegetables.
  • Bake the meatloaf at a moderate temperature (350 degrees Fahrenheit) to prevent it from drying out.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the juices redistribute and make the meatloaf easier to slice.
Remember, cooking is all about experimenting and having fun. So feel free to get creative with your ingredients and methods to create your own unique mini meatloaves.

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