Meat Muffins (aka Mini Meatloaf)

Meat Muffins (aka Mini Meatloaf)

Plan & execute method to defrost:

1 lb ground beef

For the sauce, stir together in a small bowl: 

2 Tbsp tomato sauce

2 Tbsp brown sugar

1/4 tsp mustard

1/4 tsp nutmeg

Set aside.

Heat a skillet to medium, add:

1 tsp oil 

1/2 cup onions, finely diced 

1 garlic clove, minced 

Sauté. Set aside.

To a medium mixing bowl, add:

1/2 cup bread crumbs

1 tsp garlic salt

1 tsp seasoned salt

1/4 tsp pepper 

Sautéed garlic & onions

Toss together, then add:

1 lb ground beef, defrosted

1 egg

3 Tbsp tomato sauce

Use hands to mix well. Portion equally into eight, then roll each between palms to create meat muffins, placing each in muffin cups once formed.

Spoon sauce equally over top. 

Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes, internal temperature minimum of 160F. Serve hot. 

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Brenda’s tips: 

• Serving Size: 4 servings

• Any time you’re shaping raw ground beef, it’s best if fully defrosted. There are various ways to defrost hamburger.

• Meat muffins mirror meatloaf and are not pan-fried like meatballs.