Healthy Meatloaf Muffins
Delicious and healthier take on classic meatloaf, baked in a muffin tin for perfect portion control and quick cooking. Packed with flavor and lean ground beef, these muffins are perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or meal prepping.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef 90% lean or higher
- 1/2 cup plain or Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper any color
- 1/4 cup grated carrot
- 1/4 cup ketchup plus extra for topping
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or use muffin liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onion, chopped bell pepper, grated carrot, 1/4 cup of ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the meatloaf mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups.
- Spoon a little bit of extra ketchup on top of each meatloaf muffin.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) and they are firm to the touch.
- Let the meatloaf muffins rest in the muffin tin for about 5 minutes before serving.