FOOD FUN: Muffin Pan Meat Loaf

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January 1, 2015 at 10:38 am · Filed under Food Fun, Meat & Poultry, Recipes

These fun individual meat loaves from McCormick.com cook in less than 30 minutes—perfect for an easy weeknight dinner with built-in portion control.

The grated carrots and zucchini in the meat loaf mixture add moisture and are a tasty way to eat more veggies.

RECIPE: MUFFIN PAN MEAT LOAF

Ingredients For 12 Servings

For The Meat Loaf

2 pounds lean ground beef

1/2 cup grated carrots

1/2 cup grated zucchini

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1/2 cup milk

1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

2 teaspoons garlic and herb seasoning

1 teaspoon basil leaves

1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves

For The Sauce

2 cups tomato sauce

1 teaspoon oregano leaves

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Turn your muffin pan into a meat loaf maker. Photo courtesy Caroline Edwards | Chocolate and Carrots.

Preparation

1. PREHEAT the oven to 350°F. Mix all meat loaf ingredients in large bowl until well blended. Divide the mixture into 12 balls. Place each ball into a muffin cup.

2. BAKE for 25 minutes or until cooked through. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. While the meat loaves are baking…

3. MAKE the sauce. Place all the sauce ingredients in a medium saucepan. Cook on medium heat until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve with the meat loaf.

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