Mini meatloaves with BBQ beans recipe

Mini meatloaves with BBQ beans

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.

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  • 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

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Each serving contains

Energy
2830kJ 672.0kcal
34%
Fat
15g
low21%
Saturates
5g
low27%
Salt
2.1g
high35%
Sugars
19g
low21%

of the Reference intake

Carbohydrate 89.0gProtein 38.0gFibre 18.0g

Method

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
    • 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.

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