Vegetable-Packed Mini Meatloaf Muffins

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Individual meatloaf muffins infused with finely grated carrots, zucchini, and bell pepper to add moisture and nutrition in a kid-friendly portion. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ground beef, carrot, zucchini for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 6 American cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin lightly.
  2. Step 2: Grate 1 medium carrot, 1 small zucchini, and 1 small red bell pepper finely. Squeeze any excess moisture from the zucchini using a towel.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, grated vegetables, 1/2 small finely diced yellow onion, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 large egg, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp dried parsley. Mix gently until just combined.
  4. Step 4: Divide the mixture evenly into the 12 muffin cups, packing gently but not overfilling.
  5. Step 5: Spread 2 tbsp ketchup evenly over the top of each muffin.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 25-28 minutes until meatloaf muffins are cooked through and the tops are slightly caramelized.
  7. Step 7: Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the tin to serve.

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