Make Meatloaf in a Muffin Pan – it cooks in 15 minutes!

RECIPE :

Meatloaf in a Muffin Pan offers a creative and convenient way to enjoy a classic dish. Whether you’re cooking for a family dinner or preparing meals on the go, these mini meatloaf muffins are sure to delight your taste buds.

Meatloaf in a Muffin Pan

“Meatloaf in a Muffin Pan offers a creative and convenient way to enjoy a classic dish. “

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 2/3 to 1 3/4 pounds ground sirloin
• 1 medium onion, cut into chunks
• 2 ribs celery from the heart of the stalk, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 large egg plus a splash of milk, beaten
• 1 cup plain bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons grill seasoning (recommended: Montreal Steak Seasoning by McCormick)
• 1 cup smoky barbecue sauce
• 1/2 cup tomato salsa
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• Vegetable oil or extra-virgin olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS:

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).

Step 2: Prepare the Meatloaf Mixture

2. Place the ground beef in a large mixing bowl.
3. In a food processor, combine the half onion, celery stalk, and half bell pepper. Pulse until they are finely chopped. Add these chopped vegetables to the ground beef.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the egg and milk together. Add this mixture to the ground beef and vegetable mixture.
5. Add the bread crumbs and grill seasoning to the bowl.
6. In another small bowl, mix the smoky barbecue sauce, salsa, and Worcestershire sauce. You will use this sauce for both the meatloaf mixture and topping.
7. Pour half of the sauce mixture into the meatloaf mixture.

Step 3: Combine the Ingredients

8. Use your hands to combine all the ingredients in the mixing bowl. Mix until everything is well incorporated.

Step 4: Grease the Muffin Tin

9. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with vegetable oil or extra-virgin olive oil.

Step 5: Shape the Meatloaf Muffins

10. Use an ice cream scoop to help you fill each muffin cup with the meatloaf mixture.

Step 6: Top with Sauce

11. Top each meatloaf muffin with a spoonful of the remaining sauce mixture.

Step 7: Bake

12. Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes. The meatloaf muffins should be cooked through, and the tops should be nicely browned.

Step 8: Test for Doneness

13. To ensure they are done, cut open one of the muffins to check if the middle is cooked through.

Step 9: Serve and Enjoy

14. Once done, remove the meatloaf muffins from the oven, let them cool slightly, and then serve.