Ingredients:

  • 5 lbs Ground Beef (80/20 blend recommended)
  • 1/2 cup Milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup Onion (finely minced)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 large Egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt (Kosher or sea salt)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons Light Brown Sugar (packed, for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar (for glaze)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika (for glaze)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease the cups of a standard 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. Heat olive oil in a small skillet. Sauté minced onion until softened (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and panko breadcrumbs. Let sit for 5 minutes to allow the panko to soak up the liquid (this is key for moisture).
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the soaked panko mixture, beaten egg, sautéed onion/garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  5. Add the ground beef to the bowl. Using your hands, gently mix everything until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
  6. Divide the mixture evenly into 6 portions. Shape each portion into an oblong loaf shape and place carefully into the prepared muffin tin cups.
  7. Whisk together all glaze ingredients (ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika) in a small bowl until smooth.
  8. Bake the mini meatloaves for 15 minutes without the glaze.
  9. Remove the tin from the oven. Spoon or brush a generous amount of glaze over the top of each loaf. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  10. Let the mini meatloaves rest in the tin for 5 minutes before carefully lifting them out. Serve immediately.