🔥 “I Made These Once… Now My Family Won’t Let Me Stop!”
Juicy Mini Meat Cups in a Muffin Pan 😍
🥩 Mini Baked Meat Cups (Muffin Tin Recipe)
🟢 Ingredients
- 500 g (1 lb) ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (or soaked bread)
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cumin (optional)
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning or mixed herbs
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
- 1 tbsp oil (for greasing)
🟢 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the mixture
- In a large bowl, add:
- Ground beef
- Onion
- Bell pepper
- Garlic
- Egg
- Breadcrumbs + milk
- All spices and parsley
- Mix gently until combined (don’t overmix)
Step 2: Shape
- Grease a muffin tray
- Divide the meat mixture evenly
- Press lightly into each cup (not too tight)
Step 3: Bake
- Oven temperature: 180°C / 350°F
- Baking time: 20–25 minutes
- Until cooked through and slightly browned on top
(Optional: turn on grill/broil for 2 minutes at the end)
🟢 Optional Toppings (Before Baking)
- A cube of cheese in the center
- A spoon of tomato sauce on top
- Sprinkle of mozzarella or cheddar
🟢 Serving Ideas
- With mashed potatoes
- With rice or pasta
- In sandwiches
- As meal prep (they freeze very well!)
💡 Why Everyone Loves This Recipe
✔ Juicy and soft
✔ Cooks evenly
✔ Perfect portions
✔ Kids LOVE it
✔ Great for freezing & lunchboxes
📌 Viral Caption Idea:
“I put ground beef in a muffin pan… and THIS happened 🤯 Save this recipe!”
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- A chicken version
- A cheese-stuffed version
- A pan-fried version
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