40 Min. Mini Meat Loaves
These mini meat loaves are savory and juicy, with a tender interior flavored by herbs, mustard, and a hint of spice. The tangy-sweet ketchup glaze caramelizes in the oven, adding a bold finish to each bite.
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Servings: 6 mini loafs
Ingredients
Meat Loaf
- ½ cup finely crushed Saltine crackers
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
- 2½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup minced fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 large egg
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon fine salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ pounds ground beef 80/20
- 1½ teaspoons vegetable oil
Glaze
- ½ cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 500°F with broiler pan on middle rack.
- In a bowl, mix cracker crumbs, milk, Worcestershire, parsley, mustard, egg, spices, salt, and pepper. Add meat and mix by hand. Form into four 4×3-inch loaves.
- Brown loaves in a hot skillet, 2–3 min per side.
- Mix glaze: whisk ketchup, brown sugar, and vinegar.
- Transfer loaves to broiler pan, top each with 1 tbsp glaze, and bake until 160°F, 7–9 min. Rest 3 min before serving.
Notes
Make Ahead: Form and refrigerate loaves overnight; bring to room temp before browning.