Mini Meatloaf Recipe With Pineapple BBQ Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
151 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Mini Meatloaf Recipe With Pineapple BBQ Sauce
Description
The recipe starts by preparing the pineapple BBQ sauce: jalapeños and pineapple chunks are broiled until charred, then blended with pineapple juice, garlic, balsamic vinegar, molasses, salt, and pepper. This mixture simmers until thickened, concentrating the sauce's sweet heat and smoky depth.
Meanwhile, the meatloaf mixture is assembled using ground turkey, oatmeal to bind and add texture, egg, diced onion, pineapple tidbits, fresh garlic, chopped cilantro, smoked paprika, liquid smoke for a hickory aroma, salt, and pepper. The mixture is portioned into a muffin tin and partially topped with the pineapple BBQ sauce before baking.
Each mini meatloaf offers a balance of lean protein with sweet pineapple chunks and smoky spice, coated in a complex sauce combining fruitiness with tang and heat. This makes them suitable as flavorful individual servings for dinners or gatherings. The presentation in muffin tins simplifies portioning and serving.
Ingredients
For The Sauce:
- 4 jalapeno pepper or 2 large, small
- 40 ounces pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup + 3 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons molasses
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- pinch black pepper
For The Mini Meatloaves:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey lean
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup onion diced
- 1/2 cup pineapple tidbits
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1/4 cup cilantro roughly chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 tablespoons liquid smoke hickory flavor
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your broiler to high, line a baking sheet with tinfoil and spray it with cooking spray.
- Cut the jalapeños lengthwise, taking out the seeds. Place them cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drain the pineapple chunks (keep the juice!) and lay them on the baking sheet with the jalapeños.
- Broil until charred and black, about 15-20 minutes.
- Add the broiled jalapeños and pineapple into a large food processor, along with the pineapple juice, garlic, balsamic vinegar, molasses, salt, and pepper. Blend until well combined.
- Pour the sauce into a medium saucepan and simmer on medium low heat until most of the water is evaporated and the sauce slightly thickens, about 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While the sauce cooks, mix all the meatloaf ingredients in a large bowl until well Incorporated.
- Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray and preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Fill the muffin tin with the turkey mixture, and spread about half of the sauce over top of each meatloaf.
- Bake until no longer pink inside, about 20-23 minutes.
- Serve with additional sauce on the side to dip and DEVOUR
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 151kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 227IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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