Bell Pepper Mini Meatloaf is a twist on the classic American staple. In this recipe, bell pepper rings are stuffed with a delicious meatloaf mixture, and then baked to perfection. This mixture is packed with peppers and onions, flavored with thyme, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce, and topped with gooey cheese. As you can see, the recipe calls for humble ingredients, but it is elegant enough for guests.
Comforting dishes like meatloaf reminds us of home-cooked meals from our childhood. And who doesn’t love the cute mini? If you love the idea of mini meatloaves, you will fall in love with this recipe for sure. Filled with flavor, this recipe doesn’t get much easier than mix-and-bake. It’s time to think outside the loaf pan for these mini versions of the American staple. Enjoy!
To make the Bell Pepper Mini Meatloaf, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 350 °F and line a medium baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper.
Cut the tops and ends off the peppers and finally chop them. Slice the peppers into 2 thick rings and remove the seeds. Place the rings on the prepared baking sheet.
In a large bowl, combine 1 pound ground beef and chopped peppers, ¼ cup breadcrumbs, 1 lightly beaten egg, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, ½ finely chopped onion, ½ teaspoon chopped thyme leaves, 1 clove minced garlic, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, and kosher salt and black pepper to taste and stir until well combined.
Divide the meatloaf mixture between the pepper rings. Whisk together ¼ cup ketchup and 1 tablespoon brown sugar and brush on the tops.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.
Remove from the oven and top each meatloaf with grated cheese and bake for 5-10 minutes more or until the cheese is gooey.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving and enjoy!
This Bell Pepper Mini Meatloaf recipe makes a delicious homemade family diner. Learn to make an easy way to give a new twist to the popular classics, and please come back to leave us a comment below.
