Mini Meatloaf With Glaze (Print-Friendly Version)

Tender mini meatloaves glazed with a sweet and tangy sauce, perfect for easy portioned comfort food.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Dairy

01 - 15 g unsalted butter
02 - 80 ml whole milk
03 - 60 g shredded cheddar cheese

→ Produce

04 - 40 g diced yellow onion
05 - 40 g diced bell pepper
06 - 1 tsp minced garlic (approx. 3 g)

→ Condiments & Sauces

07 - 1 tsp yellow mustard (5 ml)
08 - 1 tsp ketchup (5 ml)
09 - 1 tsp BBQ sauce (5 ml)
10 - 7.5 ml Worcestershire sauce
11 - 125 ml ketchup
12 - 125 ml BBQ sauce

→ Spices

13 - ½ tsp salt (approx. 2.5 g)
14 - ¼ tsp ground black pepper (approx. 0.6 g)

→ Baking & Breading

15 - 33 g crushed Ritz or Italian style breadcrumbs

→ Protein

16 - 1 large egg
17 - 450 g ground beef (85% lean)

# Detailed Directions:

01 - Set the oven temperature to 175°C (350°F) to ensure proper baking environment.
02 - Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onions and bell peppers, cooking for 4 minutes. Incorporate minced garlic and sauté an additional minute. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, yellow mustard, ketchup, BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, shredded cheddar, salt, and pepper until homogeneous.
04 - Gently fold crushed breadcrumbs followed by the cooled sautéed vegetables into the wet mixture. Add ground beef last and mix lightly to combine, avoiding overworking to maintain tenderness.
05 - Divide the meat mixture evenly into four portions. Shape each portion into a loaf approximately 13 cm (5 inches) long and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet with edges to contain drippings. Prepare glaze by mixing ketchup and BBQ sauce, then brush half over each loaf.
06 - Bake loaves for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and carefully transfer each loaf to a fresh parchment-lined baking sheet to drain accumulated grease, using a spatula to avoid breaking.
07 - Apply the remaining glaze evenly over each loaf. Return to oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 71°C (160°F).
08 - Optionally brush a light layer of ketchup atop before serving. Ideal accompaniments include mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables or a garlic butter pasta.

# Helpful Advice:

01 - Use a meat thermometer to verify the internal temperature reaches 71°C for safe consumption.
02 - For leaner preparation, substitute with 90% lean ground beef or ground turkey/chicken.
03 - Consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to introduce subtle heat.
04 - To manage grease, lining the baking sheet with foil and using a foil sling facilitates lifting and draining excess fat.

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