Mini Meatloaf Glaze (Printable Version)
Little meatloaves with a juicy, tangy sweet sauce, great for easy, comforting servings.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Dairy
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80 ml whole milk
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15 g unsalted butter
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60 g shredded cheddar cheese
→ Produce
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40 g diced bell pepper
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1 tsp minced garlic (about 3 g)
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40 g diced yellow onion
→ Condiments & Sauces
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125 ml ketchup
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125 ml BBQ sauce
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7.5 ml Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp yellow mustard (5 ml)
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1 tsp ketchup (5 ml)
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1 tsp BBQ sauce (5 ml)
→ Spices
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¼ tsp ground black pepper (around 0.6 g)
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½ tsp salt (around 2.5 g)
→ Baking & Breading
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33 g crushed Ritz or Italian style breadcrumbs
→ Protein
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450 g ground beef (85% lean)
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1 large egg
# Detailed Preparation Steps:
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Preheat to 175°C (350°F) so it’s ready to bake.
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In a small pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Toss in onions and peppers, let them cook for 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for one more minute. Take off heat and let it cool down.
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In a big bowl, beat together egg, milk, mustard, ketchup, BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.
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Carefully fold in breadcrumbs then the cooled veggies. Finally, add ground beef and mix gently so it stays tender.
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Split the meat mix into four equal parts. Make each into a loaf about 13 cm (5 inches) long and put on a lined baking sheet with edges to catch drips. Mix ketchup and BBQ sauce and brush half over each loaf.
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Bake for 25 minutes, then take out and carefully move the loaves to a fresh lined pan to drain grease using a spatula without breaking them.
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Spread the rest of the glaze over the loaves and bake 15 more minutes till the center hits 71°C (160°F).
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If you want, brush a thin coat of ketchup on top before serving. Goes great with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or buttered garlic pasta.
# Helpful Tips:
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Check the meat’s temp hits 71°C to make sure it’s safe to eat.
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For less fat, use 90% lean beef or swap for ground turkey or chicken.
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Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like a tiny kick.
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Line your pan with foil and make a foil sling to easily lift loaves off and pour out extra grease.