Best 7 Individual Meat Loaves Recipes

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If you're looking for a hearty and flavorful meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion, look no further than individual meat loaves. These bite-sized versions of the classic comfort food are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a traditional beef meatloaf or something a little more unique, like a turkey or vegetarian meatloaf, there's a recipe out there to suit your taste. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to make some delicious individual meat loaves!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

INDIVIDUAL MEAT LOAVES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon good olive oil
3 cups chopped yellow onions (3 onions)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup canned chicken stock or broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 1/2 pounds ground chuck (81 percent lean)
1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs (recommended: Progresso)
2 extra-large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup ketchup (recommended: Heinz)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat the olive oil in a medium saute pan. Add the onions, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, until the onions are translucent but not brown. Off the heat, add the Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, and tomato paste. Allow to cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground chuck, onion mixture, bread crumbs, and eggs, and mix lightly with a fork. Don't mash or the meatloaf will be dense.
  • Divide the mixture into 6 (10 to 11-ounce) portions and shape each portion into a small loaf on a sheet pan. Spread about a tablespoon of ketchup on the top of each portion. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the internal temperature is 155 to 160 degrees F and the meat loaves are cooked through. Serve hot.

INDIVIDUAL MEAT LOAVES (BAREFOOT CONTESSA) INA GARTEN



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Copyright 2005, Ina Garten. We made these instead of burgers for one of the "picnic, hamburger & hot dog" cookout holidays. We have a disadvantage here at the home, the resident's will ignore any food they don't recognize. So we tried these and they loved them! Yay! These are even good enough for company!

Provided by Manami

Categories     Meat

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups chopped yellow onions
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leave
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 1/2 lbs 81% lean ground chuck
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs (recommended Progresso)
2 extra-large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup ketchup (recommended Heinz)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
  • Heat the olive oil in a medium sauté pan. Add the onions, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, until the onions are translucent but not brown. (We cooked ours longer, as we like them caramelized, 10-15 minutes).
  • Off the heat, add the Worcestershire sauce, chicken broth, and tomato paste. Allow to cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground chuck, onion mixture, bread crumbs, and eggs, and mix lightly with a fork.
  • DON'T MASH or meatloaf will be dense.
  • Divide the mixture into 6(10-11 oz)portions.(That is what the recipe calls for but we made them about 4-6 oz).
  • Then shape each portion into a small loaf on a baking sheet.
  • Spread about a tablespoon of ketchup on top of each portion.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the internal temperature is 155º-160ºF and the meat loaves are cooked through.
  • Serve hot.

HOMEMADE INDIVIDUAL MEAT LOAVES



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I've made this hearty entree many times over the years, and it's always so good. Plus, these single-serving loaves bake much faster than one large loaf.-Norma Erne, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Shape into six loaves, about 4x2-1/2-in. Place in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine the ketchup, sugar and mustard; spoon over loaves. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts :

INDIVIDUAL MEAT LOAVES



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I ESPECIALLY like this recipe because it makes a nice meal for two without lots of leftovers. The pork gives this meat loaf a moist, tasty, old-fashioned flavor-it's one of our favorite main dishes. -Kim McMurl Fargo, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup cracker crumbs
1/2 pound uncooked ground pork
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, beat egg; add milk, Worcestershire sauce, onion salt, pepper and crumbs. Add pork and mix well. Shape into two 5-in. x 2-1/2-in. loaves; place in a small baking pan. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over loaves. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1 hour or until no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts :

MEATLOAF MUFFINS (INDIVIDUAL MINI-MEAT LOAVES)



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Easy, moist and delicious, and the leftovers make good sandwiches. Great for picky eaters as you can add to or leave things out of each.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons dried onion flakes or 3 tablespoons chopped onions
1/2 teaspoon watkins meat magic flavor enhancer
1/2 cup breadcrumbs or 1/2 cup crushed cracker
1 egg, beaten
2 ounces tomato sauce (optional)
2 ounces cheese, shredded (1/2 cup) (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
  • Generously fill each section of the muffin tin with meat mixture.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 85.1, Sodium 299.9, Carbohydrate 11.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.8, Protein 14.1

INDIVIDUAL ITALIAN MEAT LOAVES



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These little meat loaves from Better Homes and Gardens anyone can cook are a nice cheese change from your everyday meatloaf.

Provided by Debbwl

Categories     Meatloaf

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 egg, lightly beaten
14 ounces pasta sauce, DIVIDED (I used 2 cups home made)
1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumb, fine
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 ounces ground beef
2 ounces mozzarella cheese (I used 2 sticks string cheese) or 2 sticks mozzarella string cheese (I used 2 sticks string cheese)
4 slices prosciutto (about 2 ounces)
9 ounces spinach fettuccine, Fresh (for big eaters or teens you may want to use more than 9 ounces)
parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F In a medium bowl combine egg, 1/4 cup of the pasta sauce, the bread crumbs, salt, and pepper. Add ground beef; mix well.
  • Cut mozzarella cheese block into four 2 1/4x3/4x1/2 inch logs or cut each string cheese stick in half crosswise. Wrap a lice of prosciutto around each cheese log. Shape one-fourth of the beef mixture around each cheese log to form a loaf. Flatten the four meat loaves to 1 1/2 inches thick and place in a shallow baking pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until internal temperature registers 160 F on an instant-read thermometer. Meanwhile, prepare fettuccine according to package directions; drain well and keep warm. In a small saucepan heat remaining pasta sauce over medium heat until bubbly.
  • Arrange meat loaves over hot fettuccine. Spoon sauce over top and sprinkle with shredded parmesan cheese.

INDIVIDUAL MEAT LOAVES



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I have not tried this recipe, as yet, but it sounds great. i took it from a reminisce, cooking for two, cookbook.

Provided by taillightsinsightbb

Categories     Meat

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 LOAVES, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup cracker crumb
1/2 lb uncooked ground beef or 1/2 lb pork
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard

Steps:

  • In amedium bowl, beat egg, add milk, worcestershire sauce, onion salt, pepper and crumbs.
  • add ground beef or pork and mix well.
  • shape into two 5 inch x 2 1/2 inch loaves.
  • place in a small baking pan.
  • combine remaining ingredients,.
  • pour over loaves.
  • bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees for 1 hour or until on longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.9, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 186.1, Sodium 502, Carbohydrate 56.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 42.5, Protein 26.9

Tips:

  • Choose the right meat: Use a combination of ground beef, pork, and veal for a classic meatloaf flavor. You can also use ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
  • Season the meatloaf well: Use a generous amount of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as oregano, basil, thyme, or rosemary.
  • Use bread crumbs or crackers to bind the meatloaf: This will help to keep the meatloaf moist and prevent it from falling apart.
  • Add moisture to the meatloaf: Use eggs, milk, or broth to add moisture to the meatloaf. You can also add vegetables, such as onions, celery, or carrots.
  • Cook the meatloaf in a loaf pan: This will help to keep the meatloaf from drying out. You can also cook the meatloaf in a crock pot or smoker.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meatloaf and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by the whole family. There are many different ways to make meatloaf, so you can find a recipe that suits your taste. With a little planning and effort, you can make a delicious and satisfying meatloaf that everyone will love.

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