Skinny Mini Chipotle Meatloaves are a healthy and comforting meal that are not only satisfying, but delicious and easy!

Skinny Mini Chipotle Meatloaves

Name: Skinny Mini Chipotle Meatloaves
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Meatloaf; 1 lb lean ground beef (93%-96% lean); 2/3 c. carrots; 1 small red onion; 1 egg white; 1 egg; 1/2 c. oatmeal; 1 Tbsp dijon; Chipotle Sauce; 2 chipotle in adobe (pureed); 2 Tbsp. worchestire; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 c. ketchup

I purchased these adorable mini loaf pans years ago when I was managing a cafe. I had big dreams for them, but never got around to using them. These mini meatloafs were the perfect chance to put them to good use. If you don’t have mini loaf pans, which I doubt most people do, you could easily use muffin tins instead.

I was looking for a meal I could bring the guys in the field and I was struggling to come up with something that would not only satisfy them for the long night of work ahead, but would be healthy and something I would enjoy as well.

By the time I stop by the grocery store and drive home, it is around 5:30pm. Therefore I didn’t want to make something that would require and hour or more of baking. I decided to portion these into adorable mini meatloaves so they would bake up quickly and I could head out to the field with food sooner than later.

Despite the fact that everyone would have been more than happy to get plain old meatloaf, I just couldn’t bring myself to make something so simply. I always keep some pureed chipotles in adobo stored in the freezer, which I thought would make a perfect addition to the sauce. Whenever I buy a can, I usually only use one or two and the rest go to waste if I don’t freeze them. Chipotles in adobo pack such a punch of spice and flavor that a little goes a long ways, so just breaking off a small piece and adding it to a sauce will really boost any meal.

Because I was in a rush to get something made before it got too late, I started throwing all of the ingredients in my food processor. I began with the carrots and onions and once they were chopped I added the oatmeal, sauce, hamburger and egg. I gave it a few pulses and it was mixed up and ready to scoop into the tins.

These mini meatloaves also freeze up great for a make-ahead meal. I enjoyed them so much the first time I made them, that last weekend I whipped up a double batch and tossed them in the freezer already baked. This way, if the guys are looking for a last minute meal, they can just pop a few in the microwave and be on their way.

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