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BBQ Meatloaf Muffins with Beef and Quinoa Recipe

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These BBQ Meatloaf Muffins combine lean ground beef with nutritious quinoa, flavored with Parmesan, garlic, and Italian seasoning, all topped with tangy barbecue sauce. Perfect as individual servings, they bake quickly in muffin tins, making them an easy, protein-packed meal option with a delicious smoky-sweet glaze.

  • Total Time: 40-45 minutes
  • Yield: 16-18 meatloaf muffins

Ingredients

Meatloaf Mixture

  • 2 pounds extra lean ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, divided
  • 1/4 cup grated onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a muffin tin by spraying it with cooking spray or lining it with silicone muffin liners to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked quinoa, grated onion, garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well but avoid over mixing to prevent a dense texture. Reserve half of the barbecue sauce for topping.
  3. Portion mixture: Divide the meatloaf mixture evenly into 16-18 muffin cups in the prepared tin. If you have a smaller muffin tin, you may need to bake in batches or shape leftover mixture into mini meatloaf loafs or burgers.
  4. Add barbecue sauce: Spread the reserved barbecue sauce over each meatloaf muffin for flavor and moisture during baking.
  5. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring it is fully cooked and safe to eat.
  6. Cool and serve: Allow muffins to cool slightly before removing them from the pan. Garnish with additional barbecue sauce and a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley if desired before serving.

Notes

  • Use extra lean or lean ground beef to reduce grease and prevent spillover during baking.
  • Avoid over mixing the meat mixture to keep the muffins tender and avoid density.
  • Cook the quinoa before mixing it into the meat. You can buy pre-cooked quinoa or cook dry quinoa in boiling water for about 15 minutes following package instructions.
  • Author: Adeline
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

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