Meatloaf for One
This meatloaf for one can be made with ground beef, turkey, or a combination. Bake in just 20 minutes, with sides, for an easy weeknight dinner. This meatloaf for one is so tender and juicy, it's a great comforting meal.
Servings 1 person
Equipment
- small microwave bowl with lid
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- cutting board
- knife
- medium mixing bowl
- baking sheet
- Baking Mat or Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- ¼ cup diced onion
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 whole egg
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tablespoons breadcrumbs plain, Italian, or panko
- ¼ pound ground beef or turkey don't add olive oil if using ground beef
- 2 Tablespoons ketchup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Add ⅓ cup diced onion, 1 teaspoon olive oil (don't add olive oil if using ground beef with more fat than 93/7), ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt, ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder to small microwave safe bowl, place lid on top. Microwave for 2-3 minutes, until onions are softened. Stir together. Set aside.
- Add egg to medium mixing bowl. Whisk with fork or whisk. Then add onion mixture, 1 teaspoon worcestershire, 2 Tablespoons of breadcrumbs of choice. Mix together, then add ¼ pound ground beef/turkey. Carefully fold meat into mixture until just incorporated.
- Transfer to baking sheet, form into a loaf with hands. Place on baking sheet. Spread 1 Tablespoon ketchup on top. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
- You can cook potatoes, sweet potatoes, and vegetables with your meatloaf. I like to just season mine with olive oil, Italian seasoning, and salt.
- Spread remaining 1 Tablespoon of ketchup over meatloaf after baking. Serve with a side of ketchup if desired.
- Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for about 5 days. Or until it smells off. Reheat, covered in the microwave.
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Notes
- I've tested this recipe with both ground beef and turkey, it's great with both. There's a bit more egg and onions in this recipe than many others, but they both help keep this meatloaf extra juicy. Use either or a mix, depending on your preferences and what you have on hand.
- If using ground beef, that's got more fat in it than 93/7, don't add olive oil. The fat will just render out and it won't add any flavor or anything.
- You can also replace ½ the onion with equal amount of diced bell pepper.
- Make a couple servings for leftovers. Individual meatloafs cook more quickly than a full loaf pan meatloaf.
- Easily soften your onions by cooking in the microwave. You can also cook them over the stove, for about 5-7 minutes, or until softened.