Name: Diner Meat Loaf 'Muffins'
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 0.5 cup finely chopped carrot; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup ketchup, divided; 1.5 pounds ground beef, extra lean (raw); 1 cup finely crushed fat-free saltine crackers (about 20); 2 tablespoons prepared mustard; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 large eggs; Cooking spray

Diner Meat Loaf 'Muffins'

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Serve these delicious meatloaf muffins with steamed green beans and roasted potato wedges for an at-home version of a blue-plate special.

By David Bonom

Published on April 19, 2023

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Diner Meat Loaf 'Muffins' — Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free High-Protein Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
½ cup finely chopped carrot
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup ketchup, divided
1 ½ pounds ground beef, extra lean (raw)
1 cup finely crushed fat-free saltine crackers (about 20)
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs
Cooking spray

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°.
Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion, chopped carrot, dried oregano and minced garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Cool.
Combine onion mixture, 1/2 cup ketchup, ground beef, crushed crackers, mustard, Worcestershire, pepper and eggs in a large bowl.
Spoon the meat mixture into 12 muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Top each with 2 teaspoons ketchup. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until a thermometer registers 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

276	Calories
9g	Fat
22g	Carbs
29g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 2 "muffins"
Calories 276
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 22g	8%
Protein 29g	58%
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 131mg	44%
Sodium 759mg	33%
Calcium 48mg	4%
Iron 4mg	22%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.