Comfort Food: Low-Carb Meatloaf Muffins with Spinach Glaze

Ingredients

• 450 g Ground beef (80/20)
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 0.5 medium Onion(optional)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika(optional)
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
• 1 bag Spinach
• 60 ml Water(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F. Line a muffin tin with silicone liners or lightly oil.

2. 2

   In a bowl, mix ground beef, eggs, minced garlic, finely chopped onion (if using), salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.

3. 3

   Divide mixture into 6–9 muffin cups (depending on tin size). Press lightly so they hold shape.

4. 4

   Bake 20 minutes until mostly set.

5. 5

   Make spinach glaze: in a saucepan, wilt spinach with a splash of water. Blend or finely chop; stir in tomato paste and apple cider vinegar. Simmer 3–4 minutes.

6. 6

   Spoon glaze over meatloaf muffins and bake 10–12 minutes more until cooked through (internal temp 71°C / 160°F).

7. 7

   Rest 5 minutes before serving.