30 Minute Mini Meatloaves

Name: 30 Minute Mini Meatloaves
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 salt and pepper; 1 1 egg; 1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs; 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce; 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon brown sugar

Prep: 5 minsCook: 30 mins

Prep

5 mins

Cook

30 mins

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

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Here's a weeknight dinner that's saved me countless times when I need something fast and satisfying. These mini meatloaves come together in just thirty minutes, making them perfect for busy evenings when cooking time is tight. I love that ground beef is packed with iron and B vitamins to keep energy levels up, and the portion controlled size means less waste and more even cooking. Best of all, this recipe uses pantry staples you likely already have on hand, so it won't break the bank. One pan, minimal cleanup, and everyone at the table gets their own little loaf of comfort food.

Ella x

Ingredients

Servings:

½ kgground beef
1salt and pepper
11 egg(slightly beaten)
237 mlsoft breadcrumbs
237 mltomato sauce(divided)
1 teaspoonitalian seasoning
1 teaspoongarlic powder
1 teaspoonbrown sugar

Detail level

Instructions

1
Mix beef, salt and pepper, egg, crumbs, and 1/2 cup tomato sauce.
2
Form into 4 loaves.
3
Mix remaining cup tomato sauce with italian seasoning, garlic powder, and brown sugar.
4
Place in small casserole dish.
5
Bake, uncovered at 375* for 20 minutes.
6
Spoon remaining sauce over loaves and bake 10 more minutes.

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