Mini Meatloaf in a Mug

Gluten-Free | Main Dishes | Quick & Easy | WIC Friendly | Egg-Free | Nut-Free

Skip the frozen dinner and get your home-cooking fix in a flash with this easy recipe.  

Meal Meatloafinmug
1
Servings
17 minutes
Total Time
$1.52
Cost per serving *
Temperature: High heat
Serving size:Entire recipe
Prep time:15 minutes
Cook time:2 minutes
Total time:17 minutes
Equipment:

Grater

Cutting board

Medium-sized microwave-safe mug (about 15 ounces)

Utensils:

Knife

Mixing spoon or spatula

Measuring cups and spoons

* Cost and availability of recipe ingredients may vary across different regions of Ohio. Cost per serving information should be used as a general guide when considering recipe cost.

Ingredients

Non-stick spray 

1/4 pound lean (85% or leaner) ground beef

2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats

1 1/2 tablespoons reduced sugar and sodium ketchup

1/8 teaspoon salt 

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

2 teaspoons low-fat milk 

1/3 small onion, diced

1/4 cup carrot, shredded 

Instructions

  1. Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, utensils, and produce.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl and stir to mix. 
  3. Spray microwave-safe mug with non-stick spray. 
  4. Pat beef mixture into mix. Make a small hole in center, all the way through to the bottom. 
  5. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, or until meat is thoroughly cooked through and no longer pink.

Tips

  • Meatloaf in a mug can make a quick and tasty dinner for a family! You can prep the ingredients together, but make sure you microwave each serving separately to ensure they cook fully.  
  • Try topping the meatloaf with a small dallop of ketchup. 
  • Try adding diced green bell pepper, spinach, or shredded zucchini to the meatloaf mixture for added veggies and flavor. 
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Ingredients

What goes in Mini Meatloaf in a Mug?

White Onion
White Onion
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Carrots
Carrots
Low-fat Milk
Low-fat Milk
Lean Ground Beef
Lean Ground Beef

Nutritional Information
(Per Serving)

CALORIES
290
TOTAL FAT
12g
SODIUM
580mg
TOTAL CARBS
21g
PROTEIN
23g
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