Cranberry Meatloaves

Elevate weeknight dinners with these delectable Cranberry Meatloaves, a comforting twist on a classic favorite. Featuring juicy ground beef (or turkey) infused with savory flavors of onion, garlic, and parsley, these individual-sized meatloaves are crowned with a luscious cranberry glaze made from cranberry sauce, ketchup, and a touch of brown sugar for perfect sweet-and-tangy balance. Prepped in just 15 minutes and baked to perfection, this recipe is ideal for busy families or cozy holiday gatherings. Whether shaped into loaves or baked as mini meatloaves in a muffin tin, they’re a delightfully easy and satisfying dish. Pair these succulent treats with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a complete and hearty meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef (or ground turkey)
• 0.75 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Milk
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 cup Yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Cranberry sauce (canned or homemade)
• 0.25 cup Ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a muffin tin if making mini meatloaves.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, diced onion, minced garlic, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Use your hands or a large spoon to gently mix until just combined.

Step 3

Divide the meat mixture into four equal portions. Shape each portion into a small loaf or press it into the wells of a muffin tin for mini meatloaves. Place them on the prepared baking sheet if shaping by hand.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the cranberry sauce, ketchup, and brown sugar to create the glaze.

Step 5

Spoon or brush the cranberry glaze evenly over each meatloaf, ensuring they are fully coated.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meatloaves reaches 160°F (71°C).

Step 7

Remove the meatloaves from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 8

Serve warm, optionally garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, alongside your favorite side dishes like mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(950.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1899.4

Total Fat 104.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 587.9mg	0%
Sodium 4570.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 148.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g	0%
Total Sugars 78.7g
Protein 98.7g	0%

Vitamin D 80.6IU	0%
Calcium 301.7mg	0%
Iron 18.0mg	0%
Potassium 1779.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.7%

Protein: 20.5%

Carbs: 30.9%