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Veggie-Loaded Mini Meatloaves Recipe

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These Veggie-Loaded Mini Meatloaves combine ground meat with finely chopped vegetables like mushrooms, carrots, and spinach for a flavorful and nutritious twist on the classic meatloaf. Baked in a muffin tin for perfect individual servings, they are easy to prepare, versatile, and pair wonderfully with your favorite sides like rice, potatoes, or salad.

Ingredients

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Meat and Vegetables

  • 2 pounds ground beef, pork, chicken, or turkey
  • 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 cups finely chopped mushrooms (any kind)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped or grated carrot
  • 2 cups loosely packed spinach, finely chopped
  • 2–3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

Seasonings and Binder

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • Oil for greasing muffin tin

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃). Grease a muffin tin lightly with oil to prevent the meatloaves from sticking during baking.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, salt, black pepper, eggs, finely chopped onion, mushrooms, carrot, spinach, garlic, dried thyme, and Dijon mustard. Use your hands or a large spoon to mix everything thoroughly until evenly blended.
  3. Portion into Muffin Tin: Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, scoop out portions of the meat mixture and evenly distribute them into the prepared muffin tin cups. Press down gently with the back of the measuring cup to compact the meat mixture evenly within each cup.
  4. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the meatloaves are fully cooked through. It is normal for the meatloaves to release some water as they bake.
  5. Serve and Store: Enjoy the warm mini meatloaves alongside rice, potatoes, a fresh salad, or roasted vegetables. Let any leftovers cool completely before storing in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to one month.

Notes

  • You can use any ground meat according to preference or dietary needs, such as beef, pork, chicken, or turkey.
  • Make sure the vegetables are finely chopped to ensure they cook evenly and blend well into the meat mixture.
  • The Dijon mustard adds a subtle tangy flavor enhancing the overall taste.
  • Allow the mini meatloaves to rest a few minutes after baking for juicier texture before serving.
  • For a gluten-free version, ensure no additives with gluten are used in the ground meat or mustard.

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