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easy meatloaf muffins

Easy Meatloaf Meatballs

These tender, toddler-friendly meatloaf meatballs are made with simple ingredients, lightly seasoned, and perfect for meal prep or freezing for busy weeknights!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 16 meatballs

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs almond or oat flour for gluten-free
  • 1 egg can omit or replace with flax egg
  • ½ cup finely grated carrot or zucchini optional veggie boost
  • ¼ cup finely diced onion
  • 2 tablespoon ketchup or tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce optional, adds flavor
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt can lower or omit
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
  • In a large bowl, combine ground meat, almond flour or breadcrumbs, egg, veggies, onion, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings. Mix until just combined—don’t overmix.
  • Roll into 1–1½ inch balls and place on baking sheet or in muffin tins.
  • Brush each with a little ketchup for a classic meatloaf finish.
  • Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned.
  • Let rest a few minutes before serving.
Keyword dinner, lunch, meal prep, meatballs, protein, veggie-packed
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