Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 80/20 or similar
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup ketchup divided
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray or melted butter.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds until aromatic.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked onion and garlic, ground beef, breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup of ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, egg, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Divide the meat mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups, pressing gently to pack the mixture.
- Top each meatloaf muffin with a bit of the remaining ketchup. Transfer the muffin pan to the oven and bake for 25 minutes or until cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 160°F.
- Let the muffins rest for about 5 minutes before serving.