Best 12 Mini Barbecue Meat Loaves Recipes

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Are you looking for a fun and delicious way to enjoy your favorite barbecue flavors? Look no further than mini barbecue meat loaves! These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties, potlucks, or a quick and easy weeknight meal. Made with ground beef, pork, or turkey, and seasoned with a blend of savory spices, mini barbecue meat loaves are sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. With their smoky, tangy flavor and juicy, tender texture, these meatloaves are a delicious way to enjoy all the flavors of barbecue in a convenient and portable package. So, fire up your oven or grill and get ready to cook up a batch of these mouthwatering mini barbecue meat loaves today!

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

MINI BARBECUE MEAT LOAVES



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I gave classic meat loaf a tasty twist by adding barbecue sauce. My kids usually get bored with beef entrees, but they keep asking for this dish. It's become a dinner staple at my house. -Vicki Smith, Okeechobee, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup barbecue sauce
1/3 cup salsa
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small green pepper, finely chopped
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons Montreal steak seasoning
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, mix barbecue sauce, salsa and Worcestershire sauce; reserve 1/2 cup mixture for topping. Add bread crumbs, onion, pepper, egg and steak seasoning to remaining sauce mixture. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly., Place 1/3 cup beef mixture in each of 12 greased muffin cups. Spoon reserved sauce mixture over tops., Bake 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand 5 minutes before removing from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 633mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BBQ MEAT LOAF MINIS



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Kids can have fun helping to prepare these mini meat loaves in muffin cups. For extra spice, we sometimes add 2 teaspoons chili powder and 1 cup of salsa. -Linda Call, Falun, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (6 ounces) stuffing mix
1 cup water
2 tablespoons hickory smoke-flavored barbecue sauce
1 pound ground beef
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Additional hickory smoke-flavored barbecue sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine stuffing mix, water and 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Press 1/3 cup mixture into each of 12 ungreased muffin cups., Bake, uncovered, 18-22 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Sprinkle tops with cheese; bake 2-4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. If desired, serve with additional barbecue sauce. , Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze cooled meat loaf in foil. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Place meat loaves on a greased shallow baking pan. Bake in a preheated 350° oven until heated through. Top with cheese as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 668mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

MINI MEATLOAVES



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Simple basic weeknight dinner. There's a mixture of pork and turkey to keep it meaty and flavorful. But you can use all ground turkey if you like. The football shape is perfect for a game night.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces lean ground pork
8 ounces lean ground turkey
1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
4 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1 teaspoon soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano, plus more for garnish, optional
2 large egg whites
1 medium red onion, grated (about 1/3 cup)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  • Gently combine the pork and turkey by hand in a large bowl. Stir together the oats, 2 tablespoons of the ketchup, 1/2 tablespoon of the mustard, the soy sauce, oregano, egg whites, onions, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl until combined. Add the oat mixture to the meat mixture and combine by hand until just incorporated.
  • Form the meatloaf mixture into 4 small football-shaped loaves, about 4 inches long and 1 1/2 inches thick, and place on the prepared pan. Stir together the remaining 2 tablespoons ketchup and 1/2 tablespoon mustard in a small bowl. Brush some of the ketchup mixture on each meatloaf.
  • Bake until fully cooked, about 20 minutes. Garnish with additional fresh oregano if desired, and serve.

MINI BBQ MEATLOAVES



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Provided by By Alex Snodgrass

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small yellow onion, diced fine
2 tbsp. ghee
7 tbsp. Tessemae's BBQ Sauce
2 lbs. ground beef
kosher salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup almond flour
2 eggs, lightly whisked

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tbsp. ghee and melt. Add the onions and saute until tender, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp. of the Tessemae's BBQ Sauce and allow to cool. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, almond flour, egg, plenty of kosher salt and black pepper, to taste. When the onion mixture is cooled, add to the bowl. Mix lightly using a fork, and don't mash or the meat will be dense. Using a 3/4 measuring cup, scoop out meat mixture and shape into mini loaves on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Continue until all of the meat are shaped into loaves, it makes 6 loaves. Spoon 1 tbsp. of BBQ sauce onto the top of each loaf and spread to coat the top. Sprinkle the top with a little kosher salt. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a meat thermoter reads 155 degrees when inserted into the center of the loaf. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve and enjoy!

30-MINUTE MINI MEATLOAVES



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Slash the bake time of meatloaf when you make mini-loaves. Meatloaf is now doable for weeknights!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
1 egg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. In small bowl, stir ketchup and brown sugar until mixed; reserve 1/4 cup for topping. In large bowl, stir remaining ingredients and remaining ketchup mixture until well mixed.
  • Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. Place meat mixture in pan; pat into 12x4-inch rectangle. Cut lengthwise down center and then crosswise into sixths to form 12 loaves. Separate loaves, using spatula, so no edges are touching. Brush loaves with reserved 1/4 cup ketchup mixture.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until loaves are no longer pink in center and meat thermometer inserted in center of loaves reads 160°F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1 g

MINI MEATLOAVES



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Quick and easy to make. A family favorite. The ketchup and brown sugar give these loaves a tangy flavor.

Provided by Tonya Swope

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg
¾ cup milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup quick cooking oats
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound ground beef
⅔ cup ketchup
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, milk, cheese, oats and salt. Add the ground beef, mixing well, and form this mixture into eight miniature meatloaves. Place these in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and mustard. Stir thoroughly and spread over each meatloaf.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 73.9 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 656 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

BBQ MINI MEATLOAVES



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Try a new way to enjoy meatloaf with BBQ Mini Meatloaves from My Food and Family! These mini meatloaves may be small but they're certainly not lacking in flavor. Beef, barbeque sauce, cheese and more make these BBQ Mini Meatloaves a recipe you'll come back to time and time again.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings, 2 meatloaves each

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix
1 cup water
1 tsp. garlic powder
3/4 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
3/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Mix first 4 ingredients until blended. Press into 12 muffin cups sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Use back of spoon to make indentation in center of each; fill with sauce.
  • Bake 30 min. or until meatloaves are done (160ºF). Top with cheese; bake 5 min. or until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 870 mg, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 15 g, Protein 21 g

GRILLED MINI MEAT LOAVES



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Make and share this Grilled Mini Meat Loaves recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LMillerRN

Categories     Meat

Time 22m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 ounces meatloaf mixture
1 small onion, finely diced
1/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons ketchup or 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Heat grill.
  • In a large bowl with hands combine all ingredients except ketchup. Divide mixture in half; shape each half into free-form loaf about 4 inches long and 1 inch thick.
  • Lightly oil grill grate. Place meat loaves on gas grillover medium-high heat or on charcoal grill 4-6 inches from medium-high coals. Grill 10-12 minutes or until no longer pink in center and outside is crusty, turning once or twice and brushing with ketchup. Pass additional ketchup to serve with meat loaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.1, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 94.6, Sodium 826.1, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 6.2, Protein 5.1

MINI TURKEY MEATLOAVES WITH BARBECUE SAUCE



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I'll agree that Rachael Ray can be a nagging voice on the TV for even a 30-minute meal. But, the gal sure can cook. I took her Meatloaf Muffin recipe and doctored it up for a healthier alternative. This quickly became a staple in my health-conscious household. You make the meatloaf in a muffin tin so portion control is easy as pie.

Provided by Diet It Up

Categories     Poultry

Time 30m

Yield 10 mini loaves, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground turkey (not turkey breast)
1 small onion, cut into chunks, about 1/2 cup
1 celery rib, cut into a few large pieces
1/2 green bell pepper, about 1/4 cup
1 large egg, beaten with a splash of milk
3/4 cup breadcrumbs, plain
1/2 tablespoon McCormick's Montreal Brand steak seasoning
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup salsa
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees and brush a 12-muffin tin with olive oil.
  • Put the ground turkey in a large bowl.
  • Put onion, celery and green pepper in the food processor. Pulse until finely chopped and add to the bowl of meat.
  • Add egg, breadcrumbs and steak seasoning to the bowl.
  • Mix together the BBQ sauce, salsa and Worcestershire in a separate small bowl. Pour half the sauce mixture into the bowl with the meat.
  • Mix the meatloaf together with your hands.
  • Using an ice cream scoop, fill the muffin tin and top each loaf with the remaining sauce.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.2, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 83.2, Sodium 494.4, Carbohydrate 21, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 8.1, Protein 18.3

LITTLE MEAT LOAVES



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These individual meat loaves are topped with a sweet and tangy sauce. The sausage in this recipe yields a more complex flavor than your standard meat loaf.

Provided by ELIZABETH 45

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 eggs, beaten
¾ cup crushed buttery round crackers
½ cup milk
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried Italian-style seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 pound lean ground beef
1 pound ground sausage
1 cup ketchup
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cracker crumbs, milk, cheese, onion, Worcestershire sauce, Italian-style seasoning, garlic salt, ground beef and ground sausage. Mix this together well and form into individual loaves. Place the loaves in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Mix this together well and spoon some of this sauce over each loaf. Garnish each loaf with some Parmesan cheese and seasoning to taste.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 677.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 166 mg, Fat 38.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 34.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 1918.6 mg, Sugar 30.7 g

CHEESY BBQ GLAZED MINI MEATLOAVES



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As you probably know, we're big fans of little meatloaves-like these delicious minis made with shredded cheese and BBQ sauce in a muffin tin.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix
1 cup hot water
3/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
1 Tbsp. brown sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375ºF.
  • Mix first 5 ingredients until blended.
  • Press into 12 muffin cups sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 25 min. or until done (160ºF), brushing with combined barbecue sauce and sugar for the last 10 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 760 mg, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 12 g, Protein 21 g

MINI MEATLOAVES WITH BBQ GLAZE



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I love meatloaf but don't always have time to wait the hour and change a regular loaf takes to cook. This recipe makes great individual-size meatloaves for the family in about half the time. I like to bake a batch of these, then wrap and freeze them for a perfect make-ahead entrée.

Provided by Jet Tila

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Nonstick cooking spray
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion, finely diced
1 rib celery, finely diced
1 carrot, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 large eggs
1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
1/2 pound loose pork sausage
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup yellow mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 6-cavity mini loaf pan with nonstick spray.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, celery, carrot and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the thyme and cook for an additional minute. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  • Beat the eggs until combined in a large bowl. Add the ground chuck, sausage, cream, ketchup, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire, salt and pepper. Pour in the cooked vegetables. Use your hands to massage the meatloaf mix together until well combined (glove up for this if you like!).
  • For the glaze: Stir the ketchup, barbecue sauce and mustard together in a small bowl until well mixed. Set aside.
  • Divide the meat mixture evenly between the loaf pans, pushing down and flattening the tops of the meatloaves. Top each loaf with about 1/4 cup of the glaze. Bake until cooked through (an instant-read thermometer inserted into the loaves should register 160 degrees F), 25 to 35 minutes.
  • Remove the meatloaves from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Remove the loaves from the pans and serve warm.

Tips:

  • Choose lean ground beef: This will help to reduce the amount of grease in the meatloaves.
  • Use a variety of seasonings: This will add flavor and depth to the meatloaves.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture: Overmixing can make the meatloaves tough.
  • Use a muffin tin to bake the meatloaves: This will help to keep them moist and evenly cooked.
  • Top the meatloaves with barbecue sauce before baking: This will give them a delicious glaze.
  • Serve the meatloaves with your favorite sides: Mashed potatoes, green beans, and corn on the cob are all great choices.

Conclusion:

Mini barbecue meatloaves are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or a quick and easy weeknight dinner. With a variety of seasonings and toppings to choose from, you can easily customize these meatloaves to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook ground beef, give these mini barbecue meatloaves a try. You won't be disappointed!

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