Ingredients
2lbslean ground beef,(no more than 10% fat)
1largeegg
¾cupbreadcrumbs
1½cupwhite onion,diced
⅓cupcelery,diced
⅓cupcarrot,diced
⅓cupgreen pepper,diced
3clovesgarlic,minced
1tspchili powder
½tspsalt
½tspblack pepper
1tbspworcestershire sauce
1cupbarbecue sauce
¼cupbrown sugar
1tbsphot sauce,optional
1soft french roll
3cooked meatloaf bites
2tbspmarinara sauce,store bought or homemade
2ozprovolone cheese
banana peppers
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, carrot, celery, green pepper, garlic, chili powder, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
Line a muffin tin with foil for easier cleanup, and then divide the meatloaf mixture between the muffin tins.
Place the meatloaf-packed muffin tins in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes.
Stir together the barbecue sauce, brown sugar and, if using, hot sauce in a small bowl. After the bites have baked for 20 minutes, remove and brush the glaze right on the meatloaf tops.
Return to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes until meatloaf bites are cooked through.
Remove meatloaf bites once they have cooled slightly and serve with steamed veggies and potatoes. The meatloaf bites should hold together easily and not crumble.
Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut open a soft French sub roll and slather on a few tablespoons of marinara sauce. Top with provolone cheese, a few meatloaf bites cut in half, and a few banana peppers.
Bake the sub for 6 to 7 minutes until it’s the edges are crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbling. Serve while warm.
