Craving a delectable and tangy twist to your classic meatloaf? Look no further! We present to you a journey into the realm of "Tangy Mini Meat Loaves," a culinary adventure that promises an explosion of flavors in every bite. Say goodbye to bland and ordinary meatloaves and embrace a symphony of tangy notes that will tantalize your taste buds. Get ready to create bite-sized morsels of savory goodness, perfect for parties, potlucks, or a weeknight dinner with a difference.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
MINI MEATLOAVES
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
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
TANGY MINI MEAT LOAVES
It's fun to make miniature meat loaves instead of one big loaf...plus, they cook up quickly in a skillet rather than in the oven. This recipe is one of my old standbys for a speedy supper. -Paula Martin, Paxinos, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Shape beef into four small loaves, 1/4 to 1/2 in. thick. Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove to a serving plate and keep warm. , Drain all but 1 tablespoon drippings; saute onion in drippings until tender. Add corn syrup, steak sauce and mustard; bring to a boil. Pour over meat loaves and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 603mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
TANGY MEAT LOAF
The unusual ingredient of pineapple lends a slightly sweet flavor to this meat loaf. Our children took a copy of this treasured recipe with them when they left home. - Phyllis Mussman, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Pat into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour; drain. Combine glaze ingredients; pour over loaf. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes longer or until the meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°.
Nutrition Facts :
MINI MEATLOAVES
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
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.
INDIVIDUAL MEAT LOAVES
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.
MIGHTY MINI LOAVES
Single-serve mini meatloaves.
Provided by Karie Karlson
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Pork Meatloaf Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and let cool; crumble.
- Place bacon, stuffing, Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire, soy sauce, egg, onion soup mix, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and mix well. Divide meat mixture into 6 individual portions. Mold each portion into oval-like shapes. Press top of each oval in and add Swiss cheese. Mold meat back up over the tops, enclosing cheese.
- Mix ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar together in a separate bowl. Cover each loaf with mixture. Place loaves in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
- While loaves bake, saute onion over medium-high heat in a frying pan, 5 to 7 minutes. Top baked loaves with onions and let stand for 5 minutes to cool before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.6 calories, Carbohydrate 51.2 g, Cholesterol 93.4 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 2506.4 mg, Sugar 20.2 g
30-MINUTE MINI MEATLOAVES
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
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
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
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
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
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
SWEET AND TANGY MEATLOAF RECIPE
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, brown sugar and apricot preserves.
- Place in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- Cook for 40-50 minutes.
- In a separate bowl combine ketchup, brown sugar and apricot preserves. Remove meatloaf from oven after it has cooked, spread on glaze and cook for an additional 20 minutes.
30 MINUTE MINI MEATLOAVES
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
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.
Tips:
- Choose the right ground meat: Use a combination of ground beef and ground pork for a tender and flavorful meatloaf. You can also use ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh herbs, vegetables, and spices will give your meatloaf the best flavor. Avoid using pre-packaged or dried ingredients whenever possible.
- Don't overmix the meatloaf: Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Shape the meatloaf into a loaf: Use your hands to shape the meatloaf into a loaf shape. You can also use a meatloaf pan if you have one.
- Bake the meatloaf at a high temperature: Start by baking the meatloaf at a high temperature (400 degrees Fahrenheit) for 15 minutes. This will help to brown the meatloaf and keep it from falling apart. Then, reduce the temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and continue baking for about 1 hour, or until the meatloaf is cooked through.
- Let the meatloaf rest before slicing: Let the meatloaf rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meatloaf and make it easier to slice.
Conclusion:
Tangy mini meat loaves are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With a little planning and preparation, you can make these mini meat loaves in no time. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give these tangy mini meat loaves a try. You won't be disappointed!
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