Description
Mini BBQ Bourbon Meatloaf Cups offer a delightful twist on classic meatloaf, combining savory ground beef with a hint of bourbon and a tangy BBQ glaze, perfect for weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (whole wheat or gluten-free)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons bourbon (or apple juice/broth)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (for glazing)
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, ½ cup BBQ sauce, bourbon, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Grease a muffin tin. Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full with the meat mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Brush the tops of the meatloaf cups with the remaining ½ cup of BBQ sauce.
- Return to the oven for 5 more minutes to allow the glaze to meld.
- Let cool slightly, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve.
Notes
- For a leaner option, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs and ensure your BBQ sauce is gluten-free for a gluten-free version.
- Avoid overmixing the meat mixture to ensure tender meatloaf.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatloaf cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg