Easy Meatloaf Recipe
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
559 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Meatloaf Recipe
Description
This easy meatloaf recipe uses 1 1/2 pounds of ground beef combined with chopped onion, minced garlic, an egg, bread crumbs (or alternates like oats or ground pork rinds), milk, and seasoning including salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. The mixture is combined with half the barbecue sauce, then shaped into portions in a muffin pan.
The meatloaf muffins bake at 350°F for 20 minutes. After 10 minutes of baking, additional barbecue sauce is spread on top for extra flavor and moisture. This technique ensures the meat remains tender while gaining a saucy glaze. The result is a well-seasoned, savory individual meatloaf with a balance of spices and tang from the barbecue sauce.
These muffins are convenient for portion control and can be served with mashed potatoes or vegetables for a complete meal. The recipe lends itself to variations in protein, such as ground turkey or chicken, and can be layered with fillings like mashed potatoes or macaroni and cheese within the pan before baking.
The recipe uses basic ingredients for a nostalgic meatloaf flavor and can be adapted for dietary preferences by switching the meat or breadcrumbs.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1 onion about 1/2 cup, chopped
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 cup bread crumbs old fashioned rolled oats, bread crumbs or ground pork rinds for low carb version
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce divided, your favorite, prepared
Instructions
- Pre-heat over to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine beef, onion, garlic, bread or oats, milk, egg and seasonings. Mix well.
- Add 1/2 cup barbecue sauce and mix thoroughly.
- Form meat into muffin pan. Bake for 20 minutes. After 10 minutes top with additional bbq sauce.
Notes
- Meatloaf muffins can be layered with mashed potatoes or mac 'n cheese by placing the filling in the bottom third of the pan, topping with meat mixture before baking.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be used instead of or mixed with ground beef for variation.
- Mixing different proteins (e.g., 1 lb beef and 1/2 lb chicken) provides flavor complexity.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 559 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 559kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 146mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 1102mg | 46% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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