Description
Hearty sheet pan mini meatloaf and roasted potatoes bring comfort directly to dinner tables with minimal cleanup. Savory individual portions of perfectly seasoned meat pair beautifully with crispy golden potato edges, making this classic meal a delightful weeknight solution for hungry families.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground beef
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) ketchup or barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) fine bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 medium onion, finely diced or grated
Vegetables and Accompaniments:
- 1 pound (454 grams) creamer potatoes, halved
- 2 cups green beans or broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) oil
- Salt and pepper
Meatloaf Glaze:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) ketchup
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) cider vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare your culinary workspace by heating the oven to 400F (200C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and apply a light coating of non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Toss potatoes in a medium bowl with oil, then season generously with salt and pepper. Perform the same process with green beans or broccoli in a separate container.
- Distribute vegetables evenly on one side of the prepared baking sheet, ensuring a single layer for optimal roasting.
- In a mixing bowl, blend ground beef with finely chopped onion, ketchup, bread crumbs, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Gently combine ingredients without overmixing.
- Mold the meat mixture into four compact, rectangular meatloaves. Position them neatly on the opposite side of the vegetable-covered baking sheet.
- Slide the sheet pan into the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes. Verify doneness by checking that potatoes are tender and meatloaves reach an internal temperature of 160F (71C).
- Simultaneously prepare the glaze by whisking ketchup, brown sugar, and cider vinegar in a small bowl until smooth.
- During the final 5 minutes of cooking, brush the tangy glaze over the meatloaves, creating a glossy, caramelized exterior.
- Remove from oven and serve immediately, arranging roasted vegetables alongside the glazed mini meatloaves for a complete, satisfying meal.
Notes
- Customize meat selection by swapping ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option.
- Ensure even cooking by cutting potatoes and vegetables into uniform, bite-sized pieces to promote consistent roasting.
- Prevent dry meatloaf by avoiding overmixing the meat mixture and using a meat thermometer to check doneness precisely.
- Create extra flavor depth by adding minced garlic or grated Parmesan cheese to the meatloaf mixture for enhanced taste complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 432 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg