How to Make Pepper-Crusted Mini Meatloaves - A Step-by-Step Guide

Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that is loved by many. It's hearty, flavorful, and always a crowd-pleaser. While traditional meatloaf is often made in a loaf pan, these Pepper-Crusted Mini Meatloaves offer a fun twist on the classic dish. These individual sized meatloaves are easy to make, packed with flavor, and have a delightful peppery crust that adds an extra dimension to the dish.

These mini meatloaves are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. They are easy to ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ cup cooked brown rice
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • fresh cracked black pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 pinch salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  • Mix ground beef, rice, parsley, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a bowl; form into 4 oblong mini-loaves. Season the outside of each loaf generously with pepper. Arrange loaves in the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 35 to 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of each loaf should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over low heat; saute onion in oil until soft and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Season onion with 1 pinch salt; serve over meat loaves.
  • Nutrition

    315 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 117mg
    • Sodium: 312mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 39mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 384mg

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