Best 5 Mini Greek Meatloaves With Tzatziki Sauce Recipes

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Discover the tantalizing flavors of Greece with mini Greek meatloaves, a delightful dish that blends succulent ground beef, aromatic herbs, and tangy feta cheese, all wrapped in crispy phyllo dough. Paired with a refreshing tzatziki sauce, this recipe promises a culinary journey that will transport your taste buds to the sunny shores of the Mediterranean.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

MINI MEAT LOAVES WITH CHILI SAUCE



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"This main dish is a favorite for church suppers," comments Janet Hyson of Pasadena, Maryland. The individual meat loaves get spark from chili sauce, ketchup and horseradish. "I like to keep extras on hand for a fast meal," she adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 meat loaves (1-2 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup prepared horseradish
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef
SAUCE:
1 cup chili sauce
1/3 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground mustard
Dash hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into six loaves, about 5x2x1-1/2-in. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a large bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Spoon half over the top and sides of loaves. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes. Spread with remaining sauce. , Bake 20-30 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. Serve immediately; or cool, wrap individually and freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 904mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

MINI MEATLOAVES AND ROASTED VEGGIES



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Mini meatloaves are baked in muffin tins, topped with traditional pasta sauce, and served with your favorite roasted vegetables.

Provided by RAGÚ®

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Ragu®

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground beef
½ cup finely chopped onion
1 (24 ounce) jar RAGÚ® Old World Style® Traditional Sauce, divided
⅓ cup panko bread crumbs
1 egg
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt, divided
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 cups assorted vegetables, such as quartered mushrooms, broccoli florets, sweet pepper cut into 1-inch pieces, or zucchini cut into 1-inch chunks
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil, coat a twelve 2 1/2-inch muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl combine beef, onion, 1/2 cup of RAGÚ® Old World Style® Traditional Sauce, bread crumbs, egg, parsley, garlic, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper.
  • Divide mixture among muffin cups, pressing meat mixture into each.
  • In a large bowl toss the vegetables with oil, remaining salt and remaining pepper. Place in the baking pan. Place the baking pan and muffin cups on two separate oven racks. Bake 30 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in meat loaves registers 160 degrees F. Remove pans from oven. Remove meatloaves from muffin cups. Serve meatloaves topped with remaining warmed RAGÚ® Old World Style® Traditional Sauce with vegetables on the side, and garnish with additional chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 76.6 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 715.5 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

MINI GREEK MEAT LOAVES WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE



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Make and share this Mini Greek Meat Loaves With Tzatziki Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Spinach

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb extra lean ground beef (at least 90%)
0.5 (9 ounce) box frozen spinach, cooked, well drained (about 1/2 cup)
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
1/3 cup old fashioned oats or 1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1 egg white
1 egg white
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup yoplait plain fat-free yogurt (from 2-lb container)
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F Spray 8 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, mix meat loaves ingredients. Scoop generous 1/3 cup meat mixture into each muffin cup, pressing down slightly.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of one loaf reads 160ºF. Let stand in pan 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix tzatziki sauce ingredients; refrigerate until serving time. Serve meat loaves with tzatziki sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.8, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 84.6, Sodium 478.5, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 6.1, Protein 33.8

MINI GREEK-STYLE MEAT LOAVES



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Recipe is from Cooking Light Magazine. This meat loaf is made in muffin tins and is great with the feta-yogurt sauce (recipe included). Serve with an arugula & cucumber salad on the side.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

10 ounces ground sirloin
5 ounces ground lamb, lean
1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/3 cup red onion, grated
4 teaspoons of fresh mint, chopped
4 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
3/8 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 large egg, lightly beaten
cooking spray
1/2 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
2 ounces feta cheese, reduced-fat (crumbled})
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 cups baby arugula leaves
1 1/2 cups cucumbers, peeled, seeded and diagonally sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoons mint, 1 tablespoons thyme, 1/4 teaspoons salt, allspice, and next 3 ingredients (through egg). Press meat mixture into 8 muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450 degrees for 7 minutes. Turn broiler to high; broil 3 minutes.
  • Combine yogurt, feta, 1 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoons mint, and 1 teaspoons thyme in a mini food processor; pulse 10 times to combine.
  • Combine 1 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoons juice, 1/8 teaspoons salt, and pepper in a bowl; stir. Add arugula and cucumber; toss.
  • Serve meat loaf with yogurt/feta sauce with arugula/cucumber salad on the side.

GYRO MEAT LOAF WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE



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A spin on a classic meat loaf, I love this because I can sneak spinach in on my meat-and-potatoes family. Serve it with Greek-style potatoes or a Greek salad. I also get to make a whole other meal the next night with the leftovers-gyros. -Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 pounds ground lamb or beef
1 cup refrigerated tzatziki sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble lamb over mixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf and place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., Bake, uncovered, 55-60 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with tzatziki sauce. Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze cooled meat loaf in plastic wrap and foil. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Unwrap meat loaf; reheat on a greased shallow baking pan in a preheated 350° oven until a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 472mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before starting, ensure all ingredients and equipment are ready. This streamlines the cooking process and prevents scrambling for ingredients in the middle of cooking.
  • Flavorful Meat Mixture: For a flavorful meatloaf, use a combination of ground lamb and ground beef. Add Mediterranean spices like oregano, cumin, and cinnamon for an authentic Greek taste.
  • Bind the Meat Mixture: To keep the meatloaf moist and cohesive, use a binder such as bread crumbs, eggs, and grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Baking Process: Bake the mini meatloaves at a high temperature (400°F) for 20 minutes. Then, reduce the temperature to 350°F and continue baking for another 30-40 minutes until fully cooked.
  • Tzatziki Sauce: Make a refreshing tzatziki sauce using Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, and mint. This sauce adds a cooling and tangy element to the meatloaves.
  • Serving Suggestions: Serve the mini Greek meatloaves with pita bread, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad. Drizzle with extra tzatziki sauce for an extra burst of flavor.

Conclusion:

These mini Greek meatloaves offer a delightful and unique twist on the classic meatloaf. The combination of flavorful spices, tender meat, and refreshing tzatziki sauce creates a dish that is sure to impress. Perfect for a Mediterranean-inspired meal, these mini meatloaves are a delicious and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed by all.

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