Ingredients:
1 lb. ground beef½ c. Italian breadcrumbs½ c. grated Parmesan cheese⅓ c. milk¼ c. ketchup¼ c. onion, finely chopped¼ c. bell pepper, finely chopped1 t. garlic powder1 t. dried oregano½ t. salt¼ t. black pepper1 large eggTopping:¼ c. ketchup2 T. brown sugar1 t. mustard½ t. Worcestershire sauce
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Grease a muffin pan or line it with muffin liners.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, milk, ¼ cup ketchup, chopped onion, chopped bell pepper, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and egg.
- Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Divide the meat mixture evenly among the muffin cups, pressing gently to pack the mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ¼ cup ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and Worcestershire sauce for the topping.
- Spoon a small amount of the topping mixture onto each meatloaf muffin.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the meatloaf muffins are cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.