Mini meatloaves with BBQ beans recipe
A meatloaf shines in its simplicity for a hearty family dinner, and this dish brings it to the next level with a helping of smoky BBQ beans. Herby and packed full of flavour, these mini meatloaves are a must-make. Serve with a side of creamy mashed potatoes for a dinner that won't disappoint.
See method- Serves 4
- 40 mins plus cooling
- 672 calories / serving
- Freezable
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil, plus extra for greasing
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 3 tbsp tomato purée
- 100g sliced wholemeal bread, blitzed into breadcrumbs
- 500g pack Meat & Veg mince
- 2 tsp herbs de Provence
- 1kg potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
- 50ml 50% less fat crème fraîche
- 15g fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 x 395g tins taco mixed beans
- 4 tbsp BBQ sauce
Each serving contains
- Energy
- 2830kJ 672.0kcal
- Fat
- 15g
- Saturates
- 5g
- Salt
- 2.1g
- Sugars
- 19g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 89.0gProtein 38.0gFibre 18.0g
Method
- Preheat the oven to gas 4, 180°C, fan 160°C. Heat the oil in a frying pan over a low-medium heat and fry the onion for 5 mins to soften. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 min, then tip into a large mixing bowl to cool for 10 mins.
- Add the tomato purée, 75g breadcrumbs, the mince and dried herbs; mix well. Grease a 12-hole muffin tin with a little oil. Divide the mince mixture between them, rounding the tops, then sprinkle over the remaining breadcrumbs. Bake for 25-30 mins until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, boil the potatoes for 12-15 mins until tender. Drain well, then return to the pan. Add the crème fraîche and parsley, then mash until smooth.
- Heat the beans with the BBQ sauce in a small pan until piping hot. Serve the mini meatloaves with the parsley mash and BBQ beans.
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Freezing and defrosting guidelines
Freeze meatloaves only. In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer.
- For top tips on protecting you and your family when preparing raw meat and poultry, visit Food Safety in the Home.
