Mini Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Mini Meatloaf Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; ⅓ cup finely diced green bell pepper; ¼ cup finely diced onion; 1 clove garlic (minced); ⅓ cup seasoned bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons milk; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 egg yolk; ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 pound lean ground beef; ¼ cup ketchup; ¼ cup chili sauce

Individual meatloaves made with ground beef, sautéed vegetables, and a ketchup-mustard glaze, baked until browned and cooked through.

Glycemic Load: 10.6 (Medium)

302 calories per serving

Serves: 4

Prep: 20 minutes

Cook: 35 minutes

Original recipe: www.spendwithpennies.com

About This Calculation

Mini Meatloaf Recipe has a medium glycemic load of 10.6 per serving — moderate blood sugar impact — portion size and meal composition matter.

The primary glycemic load contributors are seasoned dry bread crumbs (GL 6.0), ketchup (GL 2.5), ketchup (GL 1.3). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.