American Classic Mini Meatloaves: The Secret to Effortless Weeknight Dinners and Meal Prep!

If you’re on the hunt for an easy weeknight dinner that everyone at the table will enjoy, look no further than my Mini Meatloaves! These tasty little loaves come together in 45 minutes and are perfect for dinner or weekly meal prep. You can make a big batch and freeze them for nights when cooking feels like too much effort.

These mini meatloaves are the answer to your dinner dilemmas and are sure to find a regular spot in your family's weekly dinner menu!

I love the idea of Mini Meatloaves: a modern spin on an American Classic.

American Classic Mini Meatloaves

(Makes 8 Mini Meatloaves) 

Here’s a straightforward recipe to make these flavorful mini meatloaves in no time!

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 pound of Organic Ground Beef

• 1/2 Yellow Onion (finely diced)

• 1 clove of minced Garlic

• 2 sprigs of Fresh Thyme off the stem

• 2 Tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce

• 1 Egg

• 1 tsp Salt

• 1 tsp Granulated Garlic

• 1/2 tsp Pepper

  
  

  SAUCE:

• 1/3 Cup Ketchup

• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce

• 1 tsp Honey

• 1 tsp Salt

• 1 tsp Granulated Garlic

• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

  
  

STEPS:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

   
   

2. Small dice your Yellow Onion and saute in olive oil until tender and translucent. Allow to cool for 10 minutes

   
   

3. Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl combine all the other ingredients. Add cooled onions. Gently mix with your hand until combined. Be careful not to over-mix or they will become tough.

   
   

4. On a large sheet pan lined with parchment paper, scoop softball sized balls of meat and shape into a mini Meatloaf. You can also use a 1/2 Measuring Cup if you want to be extra precise, but I say just wing it!

   
   

5. Brush the tops with the Ketchup sauce mixture

   
   

6. Bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes, or until you reach an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C) for beef or 165°F (74°C) for turkey.

   
   

7. Allow them to cool slightly before serving or storing them for meal prep for the week!

   
   

8. Enjoy with Steamed Green Beans and my Loaded Cauliflower Mash

   
   

   

   
   

Meal Prep Hack

When it comes to meal prepping, these mini meatloaves are a true lifesaver in our cabin. After baking, let them cool completely and then store them in airtight containers. They stay fresh in the fridge for up to 5 days or can be frozen for up to three months!

To reheat, just pop them in the microwave for about 1-2 minutes or warm them in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for around 10 minutes.