Dinner for 5
Mini Meatloaf Muffins
Seasoned beef, vegetables, egg, and bread crumbs bake in muffin cups with a tangy ketchup topping.
$9.42for 4 servings
$2.35 per serving$9.42 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Photo: spendwithpennies.com
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 5servings (the source says 10, which counts pieces)
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.26Typical price |
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $8.23Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.47Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.42Typical price |
| BBQ sauce$0.12/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.27Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.77 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilAsian sauces and pastesSalt and pepperMustard, mayo, ketchupSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 yellow onion
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 green bell pepper
- 3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup chili sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and lightly oil a 12-cup muffin pan.
- Cook the onion and green pepper in olive oil in a skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Mix the cooked vegetables, beef, bread crumbs, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Divide the mixture among 10 muffin cups and bake for 20 minutes, until the centers reach 160 F.
- Stir together the ketchup, chili sauce, and brown sugar.
- Spread the sauce over the meatloaves and bake for 5 more minutes.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with ground beef on sale.
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