Description
Experience the nostalgic warmth of School Lunch Mini Meatloaves, where each tender bite is enveloped in a tangy ketchup glaze. These flavorful mini loaves are perfect for lunchboxes or family dinners, delivering joy and satisfaction reminiscent of carefree school days. Easy to prepare and versatile, you can customize them to suit your family’s tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup ketchup (plus extra for topping)
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, sautéed onions, breadcrumbs, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into small loaves (about palm-sized) and place them on a lined baking sheet or muffin tin.
- Drizzle extra ketchup on top of each loaf.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F/70°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mini meatloaves (120g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg