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These Instant Pot mini turkey meatloaves are a game-changer for busy weeknights and healthy meal prepping. Made in a silicone egg bites mold, they make perfect individual portions, they’re packed with protein, and they’re super kid-friendly. Bonus: they freeze beautifully for meal prep!
Instead of one big meatloaf, we’re keeping things small with these mini meatloaves. It’s my favorite meatloaf and perfect for easy weeknight dinners or tasty meal prep. Whether you’re doing 21 Day Fix, watching your macros, or just trying to eat clean, this recipe fits the bill — without sacrificing flavor or comfort food vibes.
Where’s the recipe?
Here at My Crazy Good Life we like to make sure that our recipes are easy for anyone to follow. In this article you’ll find ingredient information, detailed cooking instructions, and healthy eating plan calculations. If you’d like to skip past all of that you can scroll down to the bottom of the page where you’ll find the easy to print Instant Pot Mini Meatloaf Recipe.
Ingredients
- Ground turkey: I prefer turkey meatloaf bites, but ground beef works just as well. If you use beef be sure to adjust your calorie and point calculations.
- Whole wheat crackers: Cracker crumbs are used to hold the meat mixture together. Be sure to use whole wheat crackers if you follow the 21 Day Fix.
- Eggs: Eggs help to bind the mini meatloaf bites together.
- Seasonings: I use onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to season the meatloaf mixture.
- Coconut aminos: Coconut aminos add a great flavor to this dish. If you don’t have, or can’t find, coconut aminos you can use low sodium Worcestershire or soy sauce. You can learn more about coconut aminos here.
- Tomato sauce: I use low sodium tomato sauce to make the meatloaf sauce.
- Tomato paste: Tomato paste helps to thicken the sauce.
- Honey: Honey is one of my favorite sugar substitutes. It goes through less processing than white or brown sugar does and has trace amounts of vitamins and minerals.
- Broth:Use low sodium beef or chicken broth, or plain water if you’re not cooking string beans.
- String beans: Use fresh, trimmed and cut string beans.
- Salt and pepper: Add salt and pepper to taste.
Instant Pot Mini Turkey Meatloaves
- In a large bowl mix together all of the ingredients. Once the meatloaf is mixed, fill each well of your silicone egg bite mold.
- Cover the molds of meatloaves with foil or a heat resistant silicone food cover and place the egg bite molds on top of each other so they are off center and the cups aren’t resting over each other.
- Add the beef broth and string beans to the inner Instant Pot.
- Carefully place the trivet of mini meatloaf on top of the string beans.
- Close the lid of your Instant Pot and turn the pressure valve to sealing.
- Pressure cook on high pressure using the manual setting for 35 minutes.
- While the meatloaves are cooking, mix together in a small bowl your sauce ingredients and set aside.
- When the cook time is done, release the pressure using the quick release method.
- Remove the molds of meatloaves from the trivet and the string beans from your Instant Pot or pressure cooker.
- Take the meatloaves out of the silicone egg mold and arrange them on a baking sheet. Pour the tomato sauce mixture on top of each mini meatloaf.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven, under broil, for 3-5 minutes. Just long enough for the sauce to set.
- Let the meatloaves rest for a couple minutes and then serve with the string beans.
Making these Mini Meatloaf Bites in the Oven
- In a large bowl mix together all the meatloaf ingredients. Fill silicone cups or a cupcake pan with the meatloaf mix.
- Mix together the sauce and spoon over the meatloaves. Cover with foil.
- Bake the mini meatloaves at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes.
Meatloaf Bites in the Slow Cooker
- In a large bowl mix together all the meatloaf ingredients. Using the red container or 3/4 cup measuring cup (for two mini meatloaves), measure out the mini meatloaves and arrange in the slow cooker insert.
- Mix together the sauce and pour it over the meatloaves in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on high heat for 4-5 hour or low heat for 6-7 hours.
Recipe Tips
- Instant Pot meatloaf bites storage tips:
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze individually and reheat in the microwave or air fryer for a quick meal!
- These Instant Pot mini meatloaf bites are incredibly versatile! Enjoy them:
- As a main course with a side of roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
- Sliced and added to salads or grain bowls.
- Tucked into mini slider buns for a fun lunch.
- As a protein-packed snack.
Healthy Eating Plans
21 Day Fix Mini Turkey Meatloaves:
This recipe makes 7 servings.
Entire Meatloaf Recipe: 8 red containers, 1 yellow container | One Serving: 2 Mini Meatloaves: 1 red container, 1/8 yellow container
Entire Sauce Recipe: 1/2 purple container, 3 tsp | One Serving: Negligible Containers
Green Beans: 4 green containers | One Serving: 1/2 green container
Weight Watchers
You can find the recipe for Weight Watchers Instant Pot Mini Meatloaves here.
More delicious Instant Pot recipes using egg bite molds
These molds are so versatile! You can use them to make foods in the Instant Pot or oven, and you can also use them to freeze foods. I love using mine to freeze 1/4 cup servings of chicken broth or pasta sauce.
- Mini BBQ Meatloaf Bombs: Bacon Wrapped BBQ Meatloaf Bombs are a delicious recipe that takes a meatball and surrounds it with an onion seal, which is then wrapped with slices of bacon, and then covered with a tangy barbecue sauce.
- Instant Pot Lasagna Bites Recipe: These bite sized lasagnas are easy to make in the Instant Pot using silicone molds. You could also make them in the oven with cupcake tins. To make this healthier, we add veggies and use ground turkey instead of ground beef.
- Instant Pot Egg Bites Recipe: This is one of the original egg bite mold recipes to make in the Instant Pot. I like to double the recipe so that I can have a perfectly delicious bite of yumminess when I’m rushing out the door on busy weekdays.
- Healthy Key Lime Pie Bites: These Healthy Key Lime Pie Bites are a healthy treat! Made with an almond milk base and sweetened with honey, I love bringing these to happy hour to share with friends–I know it’s a healthier alternative to a traditional dessert.
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Mini Turkey Meatloaves
Approximate Serving Size: 2 meatloaf bites, 1/2 cup green beans
Servings 7 servings
These healthy mini turkey meatloaves are a game-changer for busy weeknights and healthy meal prepping!
Equipment
- Instant Pot 6 qt
- Egg Bite Molds
- Sealing Rings
Ingredients
Meatloaf:
- 2 lbs ground turkey
- ½ cup whole wheat crackers crumbs or breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos or low sodium tamari or soy sauce
salt & pepper to taste
Sauce:
- ½ cup tomato sauce low sodium
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
salt & pepper to taste
String Beans:
- 1 ½ cup broth low sodium chicken or beef broth
- 4 cups green beans cut
Instructions
Mini Meatloaves in the Instant Pot:
- In a large bowl mix together all the meatloaf ingredients. Once the meatloaf is mixed fill each well of your flower shaped silicone containers. You can also use silicone cupcake liners! 2 lbs ground turkey, ½ cup whole wheat crackers, 2 eggs, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- Cover the meatloaves with foil or a silicone food cover. Arrange the meatloaves on a trivet off center so that the cups are not resting over each other.
- Add the beef broth and string beans to the inner Instant Pot. Carefully place the trivet with the meatloaves over the string beans. Close the lid and turn the pressure valve to sealing. 1 ½ cup broth, 4 cups green beans
- Cook on high pressure using manual for 35 minutes. When done release the pressure using the quick release method.
- Remove the meatloaves and arrange them on a cooking sheet. Mix together the sauce ingredients then pour over the meatloaves. Broil the meatloaves for 3-5 minutes. Just long enough for the sauce to set. ½ cup tomato sauce, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Let the meatloaves rest a couple minutes before serving with the string brings which should be perfectly soft.
How to make Mini Meatloaves in the Oven:
- In a large bowl mix together all the meatloaf ingredients. Fill the cups or a cupcake pan with the meatloaf mix. 2 lbs ground turkey, ½ cup whole wheat crackers, 2 eggs, 1 tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- Mix together the sauce and spoon over the meatloaves. Cover with foil. ½ cup tomato sauce, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar,
- Bake the meatloaves of 350 degrees F for 45 minutes.
Slow Cooker Mini Meatloaves:
- In a large bowl mix together all the meatloaf ingredients. Using the red container or 3/4 cup measuring cup measure out the mini meatloaves and arrange in the slow cooker insert. 2 lbs ground turkey, ½ cup whole wheat crackers, 2 eggs, 1 tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- Mix together the sauce and pour it over the meatloaves in the slow cooker. ½ cup tomato sauce, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Cover and cook on high heat for 4-5 hour or low heat for 6-7 hours.
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Notes
21 Day Fix Container Counts for these Mini Meatloaves:
Entire Meatloaf Recipe: 8R, 1Y | One Serving: 2 Mini Meatloaves: 1R, 1/8Y
Entire Sauce Recipe: 1/2 P, 3 tsp | One Serving: Negligible Containers
Green Beans: 4G | One Serving: 1/2 G
Calorie calculation for meatballs only.
Nutrition
Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 376mg | Potassium: 630mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 712IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 3mg
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Can’t wait to try. Thank You. Do you have any easy crock pot recipes for diabetics? Hope so. Have a good day.
I was wondering how do I tell if my lid for my baby mold pan is instant pot safe? I know sometimes they make lids differently than the item that can go in the oven. Is there a mark or way to tell? Thank you and thank you for all the great tips, ideas and recipes.
I’d head over to the manufacturer’s website to see! The ones I used with this recipe were purchased separate from the molds.
Thank you!
I am SOOOOO glad this question was asked and answered!!! I checked my original order online, and found the lids on them were HARD PLASTIC (and they are) for storage only!!! Yikes!!! I am purchasing the silicone covers you led us to, Becca. Thanks again!!!! -db
Yay! Absolutely, glad to help!!
This is such a great idea! I never would have thought to make mini meatloaves like this. They taste fantastic and I love that they can be made in my newly purchased Instant Pot. Such a wonderful recipe, thank you!
This is brilliant!
Dear Becca, Love the 21 day fix ideas, especially options for oven method as I am trying to stay away from the microwave and I don’t have anymore room for gadgets in my kitchen. Can you recommend a book with ALL your delightful recipes for 21 day fix? and does it contain the oven or stove top options?
I grately appreciate and await your response. Thanks Colleen
Hi Colleen!!
I don’t have one book with ALL of my recipes, but I think I have something for you ;) Follow the link for each and scroll down to see a list of the recipes included in each book.
Family Favorite Recipes is full of oven and stove top recipes: https://mycrazygoodlife.com/family-favorite-recipes/
Delicious Dinner Recipes has three ways to cook every meal–Instant Pot, slow cooker, and stove top or oven: https://mycrazygoodlife.com/delicious-dinner-recipes-cook-three-ways/
Healthy Slow Cooker Meals: You didn’t mention using a slow cooker but I thought I’d add this in as an option: https://mycrazygoodlife.com/healthy-slow-cooker-meals/
:)
I really want to make this, but I only have 1 egg mold! Do you think it would work the same with silicone cupcake molds? I know the serving size would be larger (probably 1 per serving rather than 2), but do you think cook time would be affected?
I think it would be fine!
Which brand of crackers do you use?
Usually Wheat Thins or Triscuts!
Could I use panko bread crumbs? If I have wheat thins or triscuits in the house, I will eat them.
If you’re on the Fix, the panko has to be whole wheat but if you’re not on the Fix, any panko is perfect!
Could you make these without the beans? Also, not familiar with liquid aminos… Where do I get them? Similar to soy sauce? Thanks! Been using my silicone molds for eggs excited to get my money out of them with new recipes!
There are no beans in this recipe :) And yes, you can also use low sodium soy sauce!
I believe the comment was in reference to the green beans that you also included in the meal.
ahhh good catch -thank you!
Can these be made with ground turkey instead?
Absolutely!
Does any of the times change if you use turkey? Or everything stays the same?
Everything stays the same!
If you didn’t want the green beans with this, because you’re making these meatloaf bites to freeze for the future ans quick to grab lunches. Can you do them in the instant pot without the beef broth or green beans?
You can–you’d still need broth or water in the pot because that’s how it comes to pressure.
These turned out amazing!! My husband said this was the most moist, juicy meatloaf he has ever had.
Yay!! You’ve made my day :)
How can they be stored.? Can I freeze them.?
You can absolutely freeze these! They reheat perfectly :)
Made these last week for my family and they loved them. I’m making more for prep today. What is the best way to reheat?
Hey Christy! I like to reheat these in the microwave!
These make the perfect lunch! They reheat very well and are very filling without weighing you down and best of all, they are delicious!
What percent fat hamburger did you use?
I like to use lean ground beef – 95% or higher :)
Question….are the green beans mushy after 35 minutes?
Hi Kay, real green beans (not canned) aren’t mushy after that long. If you’re hesitant about cooking them for that long, cook the meatloaves and when they’re done, put the green beans in for one minute. It’ll take time to come to pressure and then cook, and they should be perfect. :)
What if I don’t have egg molds?
Can it still be done?
Make the meatballs, add water to your pot and stick the meatballs on your trivet. Cook for 7 minutes :) You might need to add more time depending on the size of your meatballs-use a meat thermometer and cook again if needed. :)