Savory Meat Muffins with Cheese

 Ingredients:

– 1 pound (450 grams) ground beef or turkey
– 1 small onion, finely chopped
– 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup milk
– 1/2 cup vegetable oil

 Instructions:

1. **Preheat Oven**:
– Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.

2. **Cook the Meat Mixture**:
– In a large skillet, cook the ground meat over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
– Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside to cool slightly.

3. **Prepare the Batter**:
– In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
– In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then mix in the milk and vegetable oil.
– Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

4. **Combine**:
– Fold the cooked meat mixture into the batter until evenly distributed.

5. **Fill the Muffin Tin**:
– Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
– Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of each muffin.

6. **Bake**:
– Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean and the cheese is melted and slightly golden.

7. **Cool and Serve**:
– Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm.

Enjoy these savory meat muffins as a tasty appetizer or snack!