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Balsamic-Glazed Mini Meatloaves

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Balsamic-Glazed Mini Meatloaves

Tender mini meatloaves glazed with a tangy balsamic sauce—perfect for an easy and delicious dinner.

Prep

15 min

Cook

40 min

Total

55 min

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Ingredients

Serves16

Balsamic-Glazed Mini Meatloaves

  • 8 large Eggs
  • 8 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 3 tsp Kosher salt
  • 2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 4 small Onion (Coarsely grated)
  • 8 clove Garlic cloves (Grated)
  • 2 cup Fresh flat-leaf parsley (Finely chopped)
  • 6 lb Ground beef chuck (80% lean)
  • 0 count Oil (For brushing, if needed)
  • 1 cup Ketchup
  • 4 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
Servings: 16−+
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Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the air fryer

    Remove the insert from your air fryer basket. Preheat the air fryer to 325°F.
    Tip: Preheating ensures even cooking of the meatloaves.
  2. 2

    Prepare the meat mixture

    In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir in the panko breadcrumbs and let the mixture sit for 2 minutes. Add the grated onion, grated garlic, and chopped parsley. Then add the ground beef and mix until just combined.
    Tip: Avoid overmixing to keep the meatloaves tender.
  3. 3

    Shape the mini meatloaves

    Divide the meat mixture into three equal portions. Shape each portion into a loaf approximately 5 by 3 inches. Place the loaves on the air fryer insert. If using a stainless steel insert, brush it lightly with oil before adding the meatloaves.
    Tip: Wet your hands slightly to prevent the meat from sticking while shaping.
  4. 4

    First stage of cooking

    Return the insert with the meatloaves to the air fryer basket. Air-fry the meatloaves at 325°F for 10 minutes.
  5. 5

    Prepare the balsamic glaze

    In a small bowl, stir together the ketchup and balsamic vinegar until well combined. Transfer 2 tablespoons of this mixture to a separate bowl and set aside.
    Tip: Reserving some glaze allows for a final brush after cooking for extra flavor.
  6. 6

    Glaze and continue cooking

    Brush the tops and sides of the meatloaves with the remaining ketchup mixture. Continue to air-fry until the internal temperature reaches 150°F, about 13 to 16 minutes more.
    Tip: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the meatloaves are cooked through.
  7. 7

    Finish and serve

    Brush the meatloaves with the reserved 2 tablespoons of ketchup mixture. Let them rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
    Tip: Resting allows the juices to redistribute for a juicier meatloaf.
    Cleanup: Soak the air fryer insert immediately after use to make cleanup easier.
  8. 8

    Oven instructions (optional)

    To cook in the oven, preheat it to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick foil. Place the shaped meatloaves on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Brush with the ketchup mixture and continue baking until the internal temperature reaches 150°F, about 15 to 20 minutes more. Brush with the reserved glaze and let rest before serving.

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Balsamic-Glazed Mini Meatloaves

with Tangy Balsamic Glaze

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 40 min · Total: 55 min · Servings: 16

Ingredients

Balsamic-Glazed Mini Meatloaves

  • 8 large Eggs
  • 8 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 3 tsp Kosher salt
  • 2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 4 small Onion (Coarsely grated)
  • 8 clove Garlic cloves (Grated)
  • 2 cup Fresh flat-leaf parsley (Finely chopped)
  • 6 lb Ground beef chuck (80% lean)
  • count Oil (For brushing, if needed)
  • 1 cup Ketchup
  • 4 tbsp Balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer — Remove the insert from your air fryer basket. Preheat the air fryer to 325°F.
  2. Prepare the meat mixture — In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir in the panko breadcrumbs and let the mixture sit for 2 minutes. Add the grated onion, grated garlic, and chopped parsley. Then add the ground beef and mix until just combined.
  3. Shape the mini meatloaves — Divide the meat mixture into three equal portions. Shape each portion into a loaf approximately 5 by 3 inches. Place the loaves on the air fryer insert. If using a stainless steel insert, brush it lightly with oil before adding the meatloaves.
  4. First stage of cooking — Return the insert with the meatloaves to the air fryer basket. Air-fry the meatloaves at 325°F for 10 minutes.
  5. Prepare the balsamic glaze — In a small bowl, stir together the ketchup and balsamic vinegar until well combined. Transfer 2 tablespoons of this mixture to a separate bowl and set aside.
  6. Glaze and continue cooking — Brush the tops and sides of the meatloaves with the remaining ketchup mixture. Continue to air-fry until the internal temperature reaches 150°F, about 13 to 16 minutes more.
  7. Finish and serve — Brush the meatloaves with the reserved 2 tablespoons of ketchup mixture. Let them rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
  8. Oven instructions (optional) — To cook in the oven, preheat it to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick foil. Place the shaped meatloaves on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Brush with the ketchup mixture and continue baking until the internal temperature reaches 150°F, about 15 to 20 minutes more. Brush with the reserved glaze and let rest before serving.