As much as I love ground beef for its versatility, I can sometimes be stumped with what else to make out of it that's easy and family-friendly.

This meatloaf muffin recipe is a mixture of ground beef and some very simple add-ins. Kids will love the mozzarella cheese and ketchup toppings.

With a few simple ingredients to mix together inside a muffin pan, you really can't go wrong here. Serve them with a side salad or fresh pasta.

Close up of meatloaf muffins on a white plate.

Bite-Sized Meatloaf Cups

Most families have their favorite meatloaf recipe. But sometimes it's fun to change things up. I like making this recipe for my daughter because she thinks it's extra fun!

It uses simple ingredients including just four toppings (like frozen peas, chopped onion, cheese, and ketchup).
The base is made from ground beef. An affordable meat option which is important to consider as prices continue to rise.
Leftovers can be used as easy lunches.
These are great for kids as the flavors are simple and sweet.

Ingredients for recipe on the counter including bowl of ground beef, bowl of frozen peas, shredded mozzarella, spices, bread crumbs and milk.

Recipe Ingredients

BASE: The meatloaf base is made from budget-friendly ground beef, an egg, a bit of milk, some bread crumbs and spices.

TOPPINGS: A bit of finely chopped onion, frozen peas, mozzarella cheese and ketchup is all you need for toppings. Feel free to substitute with other flavors of cheese. Barbecue sauce, tomato paste or spaghetti sauce will also work as a sauce.

Four images showing various steps to make the recipe, including mixing ingredients in a bowl, adding ground beef to muffin pan, adding toppings to muffin pan, and final cooked recipe in muffin pan.

How To Make Meatloaf Muffins

Really, this is one of the easiest meatloaf recipes around. Meatloaf with a bit of breadcrumb, and topped with peas, mozzarella cheese and ketchup.

Combine ground beef, egg, milk, breadcrumbs and spices together in a large bowl.
Divide the mixture into muffin cups according to the recipe instructions below.
Add the toppings, then bake for 35 minutes.
Scoop onto plates, serve and enjoy!

Set of two white plates with two meatloaf muffins, carrots and cucumber and a fork.

Meatloaf Variations

Switch it up and use your toppings! Try frozen mixed veggies or corn, chopped bell pepper, green onion, or mushrooms.

Add cheddar cheese, marble or parmesan.

Replace ketchup with barbecue sauce, spaghetti sauce or tomato paste.

Ground beef can be replaced with ground turkey or chicken.

Looking down at muffin pan with baked meatloaf muffins inside.

More Recipes To Try

Meatloaf without Breadcrumbs is healthier than traditional meatloaf and uses lots of fresh veggies.
Salmon Loaf is one of our family favorites. It's budget-friendly using canned salmon!
Ground Beef Sweet Potato Skillet is an easy 30-minute dinner with everything cooked in one frying pan.
Sheet Pan Nachos are all cooked on a baking sheet and served with favorite toppings. Great for families!
Pasta, Chicken and Peas is another easy skillet dinner.

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