Five-Way Mini Meatloaves

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  • Total Recipe Time: 40 to 45 minutes
  • Makes 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

Base Meatloaf Recipe:
  1. 1-1/2 pounds Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
  2. 1/3 cup saltine or butter cracker crumbs or Panko bread crumbs
  3. 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
  4. 1/3 cup reduced-fat 2% milk
  5. 1 egg, lightly beaten
  6. 1 clove garlic, minced
  7. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  8. 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Toppings:
  1. Ketchup or barbecue sauce and shredded Cheddar cheese

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIVE-WAY MINI MEATLOAVES

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Combine all ingredients in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
  2. Shape beef mixture into 12 equal portions. Place into 12-cup standard muffin pan, lightly patting beef mixture to level top. Bake in 350°F oven 19 to 20 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
  3. Remove from oven. Garnish with Toppings, as desired. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.Recipe Variations:

    Italian Mini Meatloaves: Add 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms, 1/2 cup pasta sauce and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil to base meatloaf ingredients. Bake 22 to 24 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160°F. Evenly top with shredded Parmesan cheese. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with additional pasta sauce and garnish with additional chopped basil, as desired.

    Greek Mini Meatloaves: Add 3 tablespoons chopped Kalamata olives and 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano to base meatloaf ingredients. Bake 22 to 24 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160°F. Evenly top with crumbled feta cheese. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with prepared tzatiki sauce. Garnish with sliced cucumber, as desired.

    Asian Mini Meatloaves: Add 1/4 cup chopped green onions and 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger to base meatloaf ingredients. Bake 22 to 24 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160°F. Evenly top with hoisin sauce or teriyaki glaze. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped peanuts, sliced green onions or chopped cilantro, as desired.

    Spanish Mini Meatloaves: Add 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper, 1/4 cup chopped Spanish olives and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika to base meatloaf ingredients. Bake 22 to 24 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160°F. Evenly top with shredded manchego cheese. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with sliced Spanish olives, as desired.

  • Test Kitchen Tips
  • Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Ground Beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness.

“Recipe/information courtesy of The Beef Checkoff www.BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com”,

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