Best Foil Packet Mini Meatloaves With Root Vegetables Recipes

GRILLED MEATLOAF DINNER FOIL PACKS

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut 6 (18x10-inch) sheets of heavy-duty foil; spray with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix beef, dry soup mix, egg, milk and bread crumbs. Shape into 6 loaves, 4x2 1/2x1 inch. Place 1 loaf on each foil sheet; top each with about 1 tablespoon of the ketchup. Place about 1/2 cup potatoes and 1/2 cup carrots around each loaf.
• Bring up 2 sides of foil so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again, allowing space for heat circulation and expansion. Fold other sides to seal.
• Place packets on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 25 to 30 minutes, rotating packets 1/2 turn after 15 minutes, until vegetables are tender and meat thermometer inserted in center of loaves reads 165°F. To serve, cut large X across top of each packet; carefully fold back foil to allow steam to escape. Garnish with parsley.

MINI MEATLOAVES AND ROASTED VEGGIES

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.

MINI MEAT LOAF SHEET-PAN MEAL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine eggs, tomato juice, oats, onion and salt. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into six 4x2-1/2-in. loaves; place on a sheet pan or large shallow roasting pan. Combine ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and nutmeg; brush over loaves. , Combine potatoes with 2 tablespoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; toss to coat. Add to pan in a single layer. Bake 25 minutes., Combine asparagus with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; toss to coat. Add to pan. Bake until a thermometer inserted into meat loaves reads 160° and vegetables are tender, 15-20 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

FOIL WRAPPED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the shallots, potatoes and zucchini. Drizzle with the olive oil and mix again. Add the sliced garlic, rosemary and salt and toss to coat vegetables.
• Tear off a piece of foil large enough to hold the vegetables. Place the vegetables on the foil and bring fold up the sides to form a room pouch. Place the foil pouch on a hot grill or in a preheated 425 degrees F oven and roast until potatoes are tender and caramelized, about 25 minutes.

CHIPOTLE BBQ TURKEY MINI MEATLOAVES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Brush a muffin pan (with 6 jumbo or 12 medium cups) with EVOO.
• For the BBQ sauce: Combine the ketchup, chipotle puree, maple syrup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and pepper to taste in a small pot. Heat until the mixture starts to bubble, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• For the meatloaves: Pulse the stuffing cubes in a food processor until crumbs form. Transfer to a bowl and moisten with chicken stock.
• Combine the turkey, poultry seasoning, cumin and some salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the moistened breadcrumbs, bell pepper, cilantro, scallions, eggs and cheese and mix gently to combine. Fill the muffin cups with the meatloaf mixture, mounding it a bit in the centers. Top with BBQ sauce. Place the pan on a baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes.
• For the mashed sweet potatoes: While the meatloaves are cooking, peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Place in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, then drain. Mash with the chicken stock, thyme, orange juice and salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve the meatloaves with the mashed sweet potatoes.

MINI MEATLOAVES WITH BROCCOLI MASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375˚ F. Coat 8 cups of a muffin pan with cooking spray. Combine the ground beef and pork, zucchini, onion, breadcrumbs, egg and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl; mix with your hands until combined. Mix the ketchup, brown sugar and soy sauce in a small bowl.
• Divide the meatloaf mixture evenly among the muffin cups, pressing to eliminate any air pockets. Bake 12 minutes. Spread the ketchup mixture on the meatloaves and bake until the glaze sets and the meat is cooked through, about 10 more minutes. Let rest 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, put the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water; season with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Add the broccoli and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain the vegetables and return to the pot. Add the cream cheese and mash well; season with salt. Serve the meatloaves with the broccoli mash and carrot sticks.