30 Minute Mini Meatloaves
Prep
5 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
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.
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Ingredients
- 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
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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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