Description
Classic comfort meets modern convenience in this sheet pan meat loaf masterpiece. Hearty ground beef mingles with roasted vegetables, creating a complete meal that delivers maximum flavor with minimal cleanup for home cooks craving a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds ground beef (85% lean)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
Seasonings and Spices:
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Vegetables:
- 4 carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Glaze:
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious sheet pan by lining with parchment paper and heating the oven to a robust 425°F.
- Create a vibrant vegetable medley by coating carrots, potatoes, and green beans with olive oil, seasoning generously with salt and pepper, then arranging them strategically around the pan’s perimeter.
- Craft the meat mixture by gently combining ground beef with eggs, milk, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, finely chopped onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper, ensuring minimal handling to maintain tenderness.
- Mold the beef mixture into a classic loaf shape, positioning it centrally on the prepared sheet pan among the waiting vegetables.
- Whip up a tantalizing glaze by whisking ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar until smooth and well-integrated.
- Liberally brush half the glaze over the meat loaf’s surface, then slide the pan into the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- After initial cooking, apply the remaining glaze, then return to the oven for an additional 15–20 minutes until the internal temperature hits 160°F and vegetables reach perfect tenderness.
- Allow the meat loaf to rest for 5 minutes, letting juices redistribute, before slicing and presenting this comforting meal.
Notes
- Customize meat blend by mixing beef with pork or turkey for varied flavor profiles and texture.
- Chop vegetables uniformly to ensure even roasting and consistent cooking times across the sheet pan.
- Avoid overmixing meat mixture to prevent dense, tough meat loaf texture – gently combine ingredients just until incorporated.
- Use instant-read thermometer for precise doneness and food safety, checking multiple spots in meat loaf center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg