Best 9 Pepper Crusted Mini Meatloaves Recipes

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When it comes to creating an easy yet delicious dinner, pepper crusted mini meatloaves are a great option. Not only are they simple to make, but they are also incredibly flavorful and sure to be a hit with the whole family. Whether you are looking for a quick weeknight meal or a special dish for a special occasion, these mini meatloaves are sure to hit the spot. With their combination of juicy ground beef, savory spices, and a crispy pepper crust, these mini meatloaves are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. So grab your ingredients and let's get started on creating a mouthwatering meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PEPPER-CRUSTED MINI MEATLOAVES



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These single-serve meatloaves are made with rice rather than bread or breadcrumbs, so they are gluten free. A great way to use leftover rice.

Provided by JOYCE LITOFF

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
½ cup cooked brown rice
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 egg
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon salt
fresh cracked black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  • Mix ground beef, rice, parsley, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a bowl; form into 4 oblong mini-loaves. Season the outside of each loaf generously with pepper. Arrange loaves in the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 35 to 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of each loaf should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over low heat; saute onion in oil until soft and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Season onion with 1 pinch salt; serve over meat loaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 116.9 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 312.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

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 SKILLET MEATLOAVES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 large egg
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 small onion, finely minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 cloves garlic, grated or finely minced
1 1/2 pounds meatloaf mix (ground beef, pork and/or veal)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup ketchup
1 to 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Mix the breadcrumbs, milk, parsley, egg, Worcestershire sauce, onion, chili powder and garlic in a large bowl. Add the meat, season with salt and pepper and mix with your hands until combined. Shape into six 3-to-4-inch oval loaves.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the loaves and brown about 3 minutes per side.
  • Whisk the ketchup, sugar and vinegar in a bowl and brush a few tablespoonfuls over the meat. Add 1/2 cup water to the skillet, cover and simmer over low heat until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer the loaves to a plate. Add the remaining ketchup mixture to the skillet and cook over high heat, stirring, until thick, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve 4 meatloaves with the hot glaze, reserving 2 for quesadillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calorie, Fat 24 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 111 milligrams, Sodium 800 milligrams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 23 grams

MINI MEATLOAVES



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

Provided by NanaPuddin

Categories     Meat

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg
3/4 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb ground beef
2/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, milk, cheese, breadcrumbs and salt. Add the ground beef, mixing well, and form this mixture into six to 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.

IMPOSSIBLY EASY 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 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup ketchup
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
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 large bowl, stir 1/4 cup of the ketchup and remaining ingredients until well mixed.
  • Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. Place meat mixture in pan; pat into 10x4-inch rectangle. Cut lengthwise down center and then crosswise into fourths to make 8 loaves. Separate loaves, using spatula, so no edges are touching. Brush loaves with remaining ketchup.
  • 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 160, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g

30 MINUTE MINI MEATLOAVES



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Make and share this 30 Minute Mini Meatloaves recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Sauces

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
salt and pepper
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce, divided
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • Mix beef, salt and pepper, egg, crumbs, and 1/2 cup tomato sauce.
  • Form into 4 loaves.
  • Mix remaining cup tomato sauce with italian seasoning, garlic powder, and brown sugar.
  • Place in small casserole dish.
  • Bake, uncovered at 375* for 20 minutes.
  • Spoon remaining sauce over loaves and bake 10 more minutes.

MINI STUFFED MEATLOAVES



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Bite-size comfort, our savory mini-stuffed meatloaves can be personalized with your favorite toppings and ready in under an hour.

Provided by By Jessica Walker

Categories     Appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 cup oats
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
3/4 cup shredded cheese, any kind (3 oz)
3/4 cup barbecue sauce, pizza sauce or Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix ground beef, oats, onion, salt, pepper and egg with hands or spoon. Using 1/4-cup measuring cup, scoop beef mixture into each muffin cup; press into cup.
  • Make indentation in center of mixture in each cup. Spoon 1 tablespoon cheese into each indentation. Top each with 1 tablespoon desired topping.
  • Bake 35 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaves reads 160°F. Remove from muffin cups. If desired, top with additional topping before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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

PEPPER-CRUSTED MINI MEATLOAVES



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These single-serve meatloaves are made with rice rather than bread or breadcrumbs, so they are gluten free. A great way to use leftover rice.

Provided by JOYCE LITOFF

Categories     Beef Meatloaf

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
½ cup cooked brown rice
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 egg
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon salt
fresh cracked black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  • Mix ground beef, rice, parsley, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a bowl; form into 4 oblong mini-loaves. Season the outside of each loaf generously with pepper. Arrange loaves in the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 35 to 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of each loaf should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over low heat; saute onion in oil until soft and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Season onion with 1 pinch salt; serve over meat loaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 116.9 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 312.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

Tips:

  • To ensure even cooking, shape the mini meatloaves into uniform sizes.
  • For a crispy crust, sprinkle the meatloaves generously with seasoned bread crumbs.
  • Add your favorite vegetables to the meatloaf mixture for a nutritious twist. Chopped onions, bell peppers, carrots, and zucchini pair well with the beef.
  • To keep the mini meatloaves moist, add a binder such as eggs, milk, or bread crumbs to the mixture.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) for well-done meatloaves.
  • Let the mini meatloaves rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more flavorful and tender meatloaf.

Conclusion:

Pepper-crusted mini meatloaves are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With their crispy crust, tender interior, and flavorful filling, these mini meatloaves are sure to be a hit. Experiment with different seasonings and ingredients to create your own unique variations of this classic dish.

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