Meatloaf Sheet Pan Dinner with Potatoes and Green Beans
This easy sheet pan recipe is a simple way to make a comfort food dinner on one pan. The meatloaf is topped with a sweet and tangy glaze and cooks alongside potatoes and green beans, making dinner and cleanup easier.
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking pan with parchment paper or coat it lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
Prepare the Meatloaf
Combine the breadcrumbs and milk in a large mixing bowl. Let stand for 2 minutes to allow the breadcrumbs to absorb the milk.
1 cup breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup whole milk
Add the ground beef, egg, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt and pepper to the softened breadcrumbs. Gently mix until it's combined, without overworking the meat.
1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 1 large egg, 1 small onion, 2 cloves garlic, 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 Tablespoons ketchup, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Shape the meat mixture directly on the prepared sheet pan, forming a loaf in the center with enough space around it for the vegetables. Aim for approximately 9 inches long and 4 inches wide.
Prepare the Glaze
In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and yellow mustard. Coat the top of the meatloaf with half of the glaze, reserving the remainder.
1/2 cup ketchup, 2 Tablespoons brown sugar, 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
Prepare the Roasted Vegetables
Toss the halved baby potatoes with 1 Tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Distribute the potatoes around the meatloaf and bake for 25 minutes.
1 pound baby potatoes, 2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt and black pepper
While the meatloaf is cooking, coat the trimmed green beans with the remaining 1 Tablespoon olive oil and ½ teaspoon garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper.
1 pound fresh green beans
After the first 25 minutes of baking, remove the pan from the oven, add the green beans around the meatloaf and brush the reserved glaze over the loaf.
Return the sheet pan to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the thickest part of the meatloaf registers 160°F on an instant-read thermometer and the vegetables are tender.
Remove from the oven and let the meatloaf rest for 5 minutes before cutting into slices. Serve with the roasted potatoes and green beans.
Notes
I recommend using an 80/20 or 85/15 blend of ground beef - leaner beef may produce a drier meatloaf.
Mix the meatloaf ingredients just until combined to keep the meatloaf tender.
Vegetables: The potatoes and green beans are optional. You can make the meatloaf on its own or substitute other roasting vegetables, adjusting the cooking time as needed.
Make ahead: Mix and shape the meatloaf up to 1 day in advance. Cover and refrigerate, then add the glaze and vegetables before baking.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days or freeze individual meatloaf slices for up to 3 months.