This classic 'comfort food' becomes a quick-to-fix
favorite when cooking time is shortened by using muffin tins.
Muffin
Tin Meatloaves
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground
beef
1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini or carrots
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup ketchup
- Preheat oven to 400ºF
(205ºC).
- In large bowl, combine
all ingredients except ketchup. Mix lightly but thoroughly.
- Place approximately 1/3
cup beef mixture into each of 12 medium muffin cups, pressing
lightly.
- Spread ketchup over tops.
- Bake 20 minutes or until
centers are no longer pink and internal temperature is 160°F
(70ºC).
- Remove meatloaves from
pan to serve.
Serves 8 to 10.
Recipe and photograph provided
courtesy of Texas Beef Council and Beef It's Whats For Dinner.
