Mini Meat Loaves (Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2004 - Cooking Light)

Description

Source: Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2004 - Cooking Light Magazine

TOTAL TIME: 35 MINUTES

QUICK TIP: Using seasoned breadcrumbs rather than the plain, dry variety reduces the need for extra spices in the ingredient list.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 pound ground sirloin
• 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• Cooking spray

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400° .
2. Combine ketchup and mustard, stirring well with a whisk.
3. Reserve 2 1/2 tablespoons ketchup mixture.
4. Combine remaining ketchup mixture, beef, and next 6 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring to combine.
5. Divide beef mixture into 4 equal portions.
6. Shape each portion into a 4 x 2 1/2-inch loaf; place loaves on a jelly roll pan coated with cooking spray.
7. Spread about 2 teaspoons reserved ketchup mixture evenly over each loaf.
8. Bake at 400° for 25 minutes or until done.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 loaf)