I was reminded today of this great way make an inexpensive yet delicious alternative to hamburgers. This mini meat loaf recipe is great for camping or backyard cookouts. Give them a try next time you want to change things up at the dinner table.
Ingredients:
- 1 Pound extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
- 1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
- 3 Tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon onion salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz)
Directions
- In large bowl, mix all ingredients.
- Pat mixture into an 8-inch square.
- Cut into 4 squares.
- Slowly cook over medium heat, turning once, until done.
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Man, my grandmother was from Sicily and she made the most amazing meatballs I ever tasted, like you had died and gone to meatball heaven. Sadly, she didnt leave a recipe for me so I’ve been trying to figure it out by myself… slowly working my through meatball recipes. I still cant figure out what her secret ingredient was though!!!