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Mini Meatloaf

Mini meatloaf bakes into individual meatloaves in a muffin tin, giving you golden, caramelized tops with a ketchup glaze. These quick meatloaf cups cook fast and slice clean like muffin tin meatloaf.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
rest 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ground beef
  • 2 lb ground beef
Breadcrumbs
  • 0.67 cup breadcrumbs
Eggs
  • 2 eggs
Whole milk
  • 0.33 cup whole milk
Onion
  • 1 small onion, finely grated
Garlic
  • 3 clove garlic, minced
Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
Onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper
  • 1 salt and pepper to taste
Ketchup glaze
  • 0.33 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp mustard

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 cast iron skillet
  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep the pan and mix
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, whole milk, grated onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until just mixed—do not overmix.
  3. Divide the meat mixture evenly among the muffin cups, pressing gently to pack.
Glaze and bake
  1. Mix ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard, then spoon about 1 teaspoon over each mini meatloaf.
  2. Bake 20–25 minutes at 375°F until the internal temperature reaches 160°F and the tops are caramelized.
Rest and serve
  1. Rest 5 minutes before removing the mini meatloaves from the tin and serving.

Notes

Pro tip: when mixing, stop as soon as the ingredients are combined so the mini meatloaves stay tender. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3–4 days in an airtight container; reheat in a 325°F oven until warmed through. Freezing is yes—cool completely, freeze in a sealed container up to 2 months, and thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating. For a lighter option, use lean ground beef (90% lean or higher) to reduce fat while keeping the same muffin-tin bake time.