Description
BBQ Meatloaf Muffins with Beef and Quinoa are a delicious and healthy twist on traditional meatloaf. These muffins are packed with protein and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cooked quinoa, breadcrumbs, half of the barbecue sauce, onion, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and parsley.
- Mix until well combined.
- Grease a muffin tin and fill each cup with the meat mixture.
- Top each muffin with the remaining barbecue sauce.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- These muffins freeze well for up to 2 months.
- Substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: BBQ Meatloaf Muffins, Beef, Quinoa, Healthy Meatloaf