Mini Spinach Meatloaf
Individual meatloaves with a spinach filling.
Preparation Time: 25 mins
Cooking Time: 30 mins
Yield: 4 x 4 oz mini meatloaves
Ingredients
- 5 1/2 oz frozen spinach
- 1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 1/4 cup oat bran
- 3 shallots or green onions, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp water
- 2 Tbsp barbecue sauce
Directions: Standard directions Microwave directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Defrost spinach. Squeeze out excess liquid.
In a bowl, combine beef, oat bran, onions, tomato paste, black pepper, and garlic. Mix well.
Divide beef mixture into 4 portions. Using clean hands, shape into large patties. Make a hollow in the center of each patty and fill with one-quarter of the spinach. Shape into round patties to enclose filling. Place in baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix water and barbecue sauce. Spread barbecue sauce over top of patties.
Cook uncovered in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes or until meat is firm.
Defrost spinach. Squeeze out excess liquid.
Brush 4 microwave molds (1 cup size) with half the barbecue sauce.
In a bowl, combine beef, oat bran, onions, tomato paste, black pepper, and garlic. Mix well.
Divide beef mixture into 4 portions. Using clean hands, shape into large patties. Make a hollow in the center of each patty and fill with one-quarter of the spinach. Shape into round patties to enclose filling. Place in microwave-safe dish or 4 small loaf pans.
In a small bowl, mix water and barbecue sauce. Spread barbecue sauce over top of patties.
Cook uncovered on HIGH for 12 minutes or until meat is firm. Remove from microwave.
Cover with foil and let stand 5 minutes. Drain liquid from meatloaf or from loaf pans and turn out patties.
Variations:
Can serve with a baked potato, steamed carrots and broccoli.
Serving suggestions are not included in the nutritional analysis.
Tips:
Mini meatloaves can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated until used.