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Moist & Glazed Mini Meatloaf

If you're tired of the same old dinner routine, these moist and glazed mini meatloaves pack hidden veggies and a delicious brown sugar-ketchup glaze that transforms weeknight meals. Individually portioned for perfect crispy edges, they deliver both convenience and bold flavor in one bite-sized package.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatloaf
  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 3/4 cup frozen corn
  • 3/4 cup frozen cut green beans
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 ounces Hunt's tomato paste
  • 6 ounces Hunt's fructose-free ketchup for mixing
  • 20 unsalted crackers crushed, salt-free
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Glaze
  • 6 tablespoons Hunt's fructose-free ketchup for topping

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Cookie sheet
  • Aluminum foil
  • Large bowl
  • Cooling rack (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with foil and, if available, set a cooling rack on top to allow excess fat to drip away during baking.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 pounds of lean ground beef, 3/4 cup frozen corn, 3/4 cup frozen cut green beans, 2 eggs, 3 ounces of Hunt's tomato paste, and 6 ounces of Hunt's fructose-free ketchup. Add 20 crushed unsalted crackers, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 2 tablespoons brown sugar.
  3. Gently mix the ingredients by hand until just combined to keep the meatloaves tender and prevent overworking the mixture.
  4. Shape the mixture into small, individual loaves and arrange them about an inch apart on your prepared baking surface.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. About halfway through the baking time, brush the tops of the meatloaves with the reserved 6 tablespoons of ketchup to create a caramelized glaze.
  6. Once baked through and beautifully glazed, remove the meatloaves from the oven and serve with your favorite sides such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a crisp green salad.

Notes

These mini meatloaves are perfect for busy weeknights and make-ahead meal prep. They offer versatility by allowing substitutions like ground turkey or Italian sausage, and the use of frozen vegetables provides the ideal amount of moisture without pre-cooking. The separate glaze step ensures a sweet, tangy finish, and leftovers reheat beautifully. Serve with any of your favorite sides for a well-rounded meal.