Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf Bites (Printable Version)
Savory beef bites with melted cheese centers and tangy glaze, perfect for parties or quick meals.
# Ingredients:
→ Meat Mixture
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450 grams ground beef
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60 grams fresh or panko breadcrumbs
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60 milliliters milk
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1 large egg
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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5 milliliters Worcestershire sauce
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5 grams salt
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2.5 grams black pepper
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120 grams ketchup, divided
11 -
15 milliliters mustard, divided
→ Cheese Filling
12 -
85 to 110 grams cheddar or mozzarella cheese, cubed
→ Garnish
13 -
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 190°C and grease a mini muffin tin thoroughly to ensure easy release of bites after baking.
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In a large bowl, gently mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, 60 grams ketchup, and 10 milliliters mustard until well combined without overmixing to maintain tenderness.
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Scoop approximately 30 milliliters (2 tablespoons) of the meat mixture, flatten slightly in your hand, place one cheese cube in the center, and carefully roll into a ball ensuring the cheese is fully enclosed to prevent leakage during baking.
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Combine the remaining 60 grams ketchup with 5 milliliters mustard, then spoon a small amount over each meatloaf bite to create a tangy glaze.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes until browned and cooked through. Confirm internal temperature reaches 71°C for safe consumption.
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Allow the bites to rest for 5 minutes after baking to let juices redistribute and cheese set. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired before serving warm.
# Notes:
01 -
Avoid overmixing the meat mixture to keep bites tender. Ensure cheese cubes are fully enclosed to prevent leakage and burning.
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These bites freeze well and can be reheated gently to maintain moisture and flavor.