Elevate your dinner table with these Oriental Mini Meatloaves with Honey Garlic Sauce—an irresistible fusion of savory and sweet flavors! Made with a flavorful blend of ground beef and pork, fresh ginger, garlic, and sesame oil, these bite-sized meatloaves are baked to juicy perfection in a convenient muffin tin. The dish is generously draped in a luscious honey garlic sauce, thickened to just the right consistency and bursting with umami thanks to soy sauce and a splash of rice vinegar. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, these mini meatloaves are as easy to make as they are delicious. Serve them with steamed rice, a side of sautéed greens, or enjoy them as a standalone appetizer for a unique twist on comfort food with an Asian-inspired flair.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a muffin tin lightly with vegetable oil.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, panko breadcrumbs, egg, 1 minced garlic clove, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, finely chopped green onions, salt, and black pepper.
Divide the mixture evenly into the greased muffin tins to create mini meatloaves. Press the mixture firmly into each cup to ensure they hold their shape.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meatloaves reaches 74°C (165°F).
While the meatloaves are baking, prepare the honey garlic sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and water to the saucepan. Bring it to a gentle simmer.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water to create a slurry. Slowly whisk the slurry into the sauce until it thickens slightly.
Remove the meatloaves from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before removing them from the tin.
Drizzle the warm honey garlic sauce over the mini meatloaves before serving, or serve the sauce on the side as a dipping option.
Garnish with additional chopped green onions if desired, and enjoy!
Calories |
2761 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 170.5 g | 219% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.3 g | 296% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 776 mg | 259% | |
| Sodium | 3622 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 143.7 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.3 g | ||
| Protein | 174.3 g | 349% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 250 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 17.3 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 1623 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.