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Best Meatloaf Recipe Ever (Mini Meatloaf Recipe)

This Mini Meatloaf Recipe is a must-try! Juicy, flavorful, and perfectly portioned for a cozy family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatloaf:
  • 1.5 cups seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon caraway seeds
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • 0.5 onion roughly chopped
  • 1 carrot roughly chopped
  • 1 celery stalk roughly chopped
  • 0.5 red bell pepper roughly chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef chuck
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.5 cup chili sauce (like Heinz)
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1.5 teaspoons honey
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Loaf pan or muffin tin
  • Food processor or knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Method:
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Step 2: In a food processor, combine the onion, carrot, celery, red bell pepper, and garlic. Pulse until finely chopped.
  3. Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, ground beef chuck, seasoned bread crumbs, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, caraway seeds, thyme, chopped vegetables, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, chili sauce, balsamic vinegar, honey, and ground cumin. Mix gently.
  4. Step 4: Using your hands, form the mixture into mini loaves.
  5. Step 5: Place the shaped mini meatloaves on a baking sheet or in muffin tin and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Step 6: In the last 5 minutes, brush extra chili sauce on top for a glaze.
  7. Step 7: Let the mini meatloaves rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to swap turkey for chicken or a plant-based alternative.
  • Use gluten-free bread crumbs for a gluten-free version.
  • Add in your favorite veggies for extra nutrition.