Barbecue Meatloaf Muffins

By devogirl

Meatloaf without an egg? That's right, the flaxseed meal and water will thicken after 2–3 minutes and act as an egg replacer in this recipe.

Flaxseed meal can be used to replace the egg that is traditionally used in meatloaf. Flaxseed meal is a source of Omega-3 fatty acids, which are often lacking in the American diet. There is evidence to show that flaxseed is good for improving overall general health and preventing diseases.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 1/2 pounds 95-percent
• lean ground beef
• 1 cup tomato juice
• 3/4 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons oregano
• 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

Mix flaxseed meal and water. Stir and allow to sit for 2–3 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Combine beef, tomato juice, rolled oats, onion, garlic, and oregano. Add flaxseed mixture to the beef mixture and knead until well mixed.

Portion out mixture into a regular-sized muffin tin. Top each muffin with 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce.

Bake until muffins reach an internal temperature of 160°F.