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Prep-Ahead Mini Meatloaf Cups

Prep-Ahead Mini Meatloaf Cups deliver juicy, well-seasoned bites with a savory beef base and a sweet-tangy brown sugar ketchup glaze. The petite muffin shape creates tender portions with caramelized edges, ideal for weeknight dinners, lunchboxes, or make-ahead meal prep. Serve with mashed potatoes or a crisp salad for a comforting, crowd-pleasing plate.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook35 mins
  • Serves12
  • DifficultyEasy
Prep-Ahead Mini Meatloaf Cups
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, combine beef, tomatoes, bread crumbs, egg substitute, 3 tablespoons ketchup, dried onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Fill the muffin cups with the beef mixture.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1 tablespoon ketchup with brown sugar and vinegar to make a glaze. Brush or spoon the glaze over the muffins.

  4. 4

    Bake in the preheated oven until the muffins are no longer pink in the center, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).