Best Mini Meatloaf Tv Dinner Recipes

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MINI MEATLOAVES WITH BBQ GLAZE



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I love meatloaf but don't always have time to wait the hour and change a regular loaf takes to cook. This recipe makes great individual-size meatloaves for the family in about half the time. I like to bake a batch of these, then wrap and freeze them for a perfect make-ahead entrée.

Provided by Jet Tila

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Nonstick cooking spray
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion, finely diced
1 rib celery, finely diced
1 carrot, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 large eggs
1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
1/2 pound loose pork sausage
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup yellow mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 6-cavity mini loaf pan with nonstick spray.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, celery, carrot and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the thyme and cook for an additional minute. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  • Beat the eggs until combined in a large bowl. Add the ground chuck, sausage, cream, ketchup, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire, salt and pepper. Pour in the cooked vegetables. Use your hands to massage the meatloaf mix together until well combined (glove up for this if you like!).
  • For the glaze: Stir the ketchup, barbecue sauce and mustard together in a small bowl until well mixed. Set aside.
  • Divide the meat mixture evenly between the loaf pans, pushing down and flattening the tops of the meatloaves. Top each loaf with about 1/4 cup of the glaze. Bake until cooked through (an instant-read thermometer inserted into the loaves should register 160 degrees F), 25 to 35 minutes.
  • Remove the meatloaves from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Remove the loaves from the pans and serve warm.

MINI MEAT LOAF SHEET-PAN MEAL



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I grew up with this meat loaf recipe, but I adapted it to mini meatloaves so that it would bake more quickly. The sauce topping is always a hit. I added the potatoes and asparagus to make the meal easier. -Deanne Johnson, Reading, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup tomato juice
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/4 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and halved

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 690mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

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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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.

SUNNY'S CHEAT SHEET MINI MEATLOAVES WITH SWEET POTATOES AND BROCCOLI



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 pound ground chicken
1/2 cup lightly packed chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup lightly packed chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup finely chopped white onion
2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces shredded Parmesan
3 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp
2 scallions, finely chopped (white and green parts)
1 slice white bread, cut into tiny cubes
1 large egg white, whisked until frothy
1 cup pizza sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon hot sauce
Freshly ground black pepper
One 1.5-pound bag steamable sweet potatoes
2 cups fresh broccoli florets (from about 1 head broccoli)
Zest of 2 lemons plus lemon wedges, for spritzing
Zest of 1 orange plus orange wedges, for spritzing
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the meatloaves: Line a sheet pan with nonstick aluminum foil and set aside.
  • Add the ground chicken to a large bowl and break it up. Set aside. Combine the basil, parsley, onion, breadcrumbs, paprika, salt, pepper, cheese, garlic, scallions, bread and egg white in a medium bowl and stir until everything is blended. Add to the chicken and gently mix with your less dominant hand, turning the bowl with the dominant hand and using your fingers on the less dominant hand as a pitchfork, folding as you go, until mixed well. Form into 4 equal parts and and place on the lined sheet pan. Form into bricks of a similar size. Set aside.
  • For the meatloaf topping: Heat the pizza sauce, honey, hot sauce and plenty of black pepper in a small saucepot on medium heat until it comes to a simmer. Simmer until it reduces and thickens slightly, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
  • For the veggies: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Steam the sweet potatoes according to the package instructions, about 6 minutes. Slice into 1-inch-thick coins.
  • Combine the sweet potatoes in a large bowl with the broccoli, citrus zests, garlic powder and nutmeg. Drizzle with the olive oil and toss. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss again.
  • Add the vegetables to the sheet pan with the meatloaves by placing the sweet potatoes on first, surrounding the meatloaves, then pouring over the broccoli. Bake for 30 minutes, then remove and brush the meatloaves with the topping. Spritz the vegetables with juice from the orange and lemon wedges. Continue to bake until the internal temperature of the meatloaves registers 165 degrees F, about another 15 minutes.

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