MINI MEAT LOAF SHEET-PAN MEAL

Mini Meat Loaf Sheet-Pan Meal is a convenient and delicious way to enjoy a classic comfort food with minimal fuss. These perfectly portioned mini meat loaves are packed with flavor and cook alongside your favorite vegetables on a single sheet pan, making for an easy weeknight dinner that’s both hearty and wholesome. The combination of savory meat loaves with roasted vegetables creates a complete, balanced meal with a variety of textures and flavors. Best of all, the entire meal is ready in under an hour with minimal cleanup required!

Ingredients:

For the Mini Meat Loaves:

• 1 pound ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Vegetables:

• 2 cups baby potatoes, halved
• 1 1/2 cups baby carrots
• 1 1/2 cups green beans, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary (optional)

For the Meat Loaf Topping:

• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon mustard

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
2. Make the meat loaves: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined, but avoid overmixing. Shape the mixture into four small oval meat loaves and place them on one side of the prepared sheet pan.
3. Prepare the vegetables: In a separate bowl, toss the baby potatoes, carrots, and green beans with olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme or rosemary if using. Arrange the vegetables around the meat loaves on the sheet pan.
4. Bake the meal: In a small bowl, mix the topping ingredients (ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard). Brush the topping over each mini meat loaf. Bake the meat loaves and vegetables in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the meat loaves reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) and the vegetables are tender.
5. Serve: Remove the sheet pan from the oven and let the meal rest for a few minutes before serving. Divide the mini meat loaves and vegetables among plates and enjoy!

This Mini Meat Loaf Sheet-Pan Meal is a family-friendly, easy-to-make dinner that delivers comforting flavors with minimal effort!