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Oct 6, 2020 By Jessica Beacom

Sheet Pan Mini Meatloaf with Vegetables

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Need something hearty and filling for dinner tonight? Try this Sheet Pan Mini Meatloaf with Vegetables! It’s like a Sunday dinner, only much simpler and with far fewer dishes to wash. Shaping the barbecue sauce-infused ground beef into mini meatloaves shortens the cooking time so you’ll be able to get dinner on the table faster.

Mini bbq meatloaves and roasted sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts on a baking sheet

This post was created in partnership with the Minnesota Beef Council.

A One-Pan Dinner Winner

If the thought of having a sink-full of dishes is keeping you from making dinner tonight, keep reading because we’ve got just what you need with this Sheet Pan Mini Meatloaf and Vegetables dinner! It features tender, savory meatloaves among a sea of roasted sweet potatoes and perfectly caramelized Brussels sprouts.

Start to finish, it’s just 50 minutes with only 20 minutes of that time being hands-on. The rest is baking time, so you’ll have plenty of time to whip up a salad and get the small handful of dishes you’ll need to make it done before it’s time to serve.

Now THAT sounds like a weeknight dinner winner, for sure!

Lean Ground Beef is a Hearty and Healthy Choice for Sheet Pan Meals

Want to know our secret to easy weeknight meals? It’s simple: we keep a stash of lean ground beef in the freezer.

Not only is ground beef a very economical and versatile ingredient when it comes to making meals for your family, it’s also a healthy choice and one you can feel good about. A 3 oz. cooked portion of lean beef (about the size of a deck of cards) provides 10 essential nutrients and about 30 grams of protein to help support the maintenance of lean body mass. For more information about beef, it’s health benefits, and why it’s a great fit for individuals of all ages, visit the Minnesota Beef Council.

And ground beef can be used in so many ways making it a go-to for weeknight meals such as Slow Cooker Beef and Bean Chili, Ultimate Meal Prep Meatballs, Tex-Mex Sweet Potato Hash, Slow Cooker Healthy Hamburger Soup, Shepherds Pie with Sweet Potato Topping, Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili, and more.

 

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Ingredients for Sheet Pan Mini Meatloaf with Vegetables

Here’s what you need to make this easy, one-pan meatloaf dinner that the whole family will love:

  • Lean ground beef – Lean ground beef (93% lean)is a natural choice for this recipe. The addition of barbecue sauce helps keep the meatloaves tender and juicy
  • BBQ sauce of choice – Use your favorite premade sauce or try our Homemade BBQ Sauce
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Dried thyme –May substitute with fresh thyme, if desired. As a general rule of thumb, when using fresh herbs in recipes that call for dried herbs, use 3 times as much fresh as you would use dried herbs
  • Brussels sprouts – If your sprouts are large, cut them in half or quarters so that they are about the same size as the sweet potatoes to ensure even cooking
  • Sweet potato – May substitute white potatoes or butternut squash (look for precut squash in the produce section for a time-saving shortcut)
  • Garlic
  • Olive oil – May substitute cooking fat of choice. Avocado oil is also a great choice thanks to its neutral taste and high smoke point which makes it great for baking and roasting.
  • Salt and pepper
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

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Raw ground beef, seasonings, and bbq sauce in a clear bowl ready to be mixed together
A mini meatloaf being brushed with bbq sauce

How to Make a Sheet Pan Meatloaf Dinner

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400℉ with the top rack positioned in the center of the oven then grab a large rimmed baking sheet and line it with parchment paper (if easy clean-up is your thing) or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2: Place the sweet potato cubes (leave the peel on for extra fiber) on one side of the baking sheet and Brussels sprouts on the other side. Drizzle the oil over the vegetables then gently toss to coat and sprinkle with salt and pepper before spreading them out so that they’re in a single layer. 

Step 3: Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast the vegetables for 15 minutes. 

Step 4: While the vegetables are roasting, make the mini meatloaves. Place the meatloaves on the pan and brush a little BBQ sauce (we love this silicone basting brush for this task) over each one. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 12-15 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meatloaves registers 165℉.

Step 5: When the meatloaf is done and the vegetables are tender, remove the baking sheet from the oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately. 

A mini meatloaf with roasted sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts on a speckled plate

Can I Make this Mini Meatloaf and Vegetable Dinner Whole30-friendly?

You sure can! Since most premade BBQ sauces contain added sugar or other sweeteners, you’ll want to look for one that’s naturally sweetened with dates or fruit juice (like our Homemade BBQ Sauce) or these bottled sauces which are Whole30-approved.

Can I Substitute Other Vegetables to Use What I Have on Hand or What’s In Season?

Absolutely. You already know that you can save time and money by not making an extra trip to the store, but using vegetables that are in-season or on sale is also a smart move when it comes to minding your grocery budget.

For the sweet potatoes, try using white potatoes or cubed winter squashes like butternut, acorn, delicata, or Hubbard (just to name a few). Cauliflower, broccoli, onions, bells peppers, and green beans can easily stand-in for the Brussels sprouts.

Get creative and use what you have on hand, what you like, and/or what’s in season. The only ‘rule’ is to cut the vegetable pieces into relatively uniform sizes, keeping in mind that starchy vegetables like potatoes and winter squash will take longer to cook than more tender vegetables like green beans or broccoli so keep those taters on the smaller side for even cooking. Adjust for the vegetables you’re using, and it will turn out great!

A bbq mini meatloaf on a speckled plate with a piece of meatloaf on a gold fork

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Sheet Pan Mini Meatloaf with Vegetables

  • Author: Jessica Beacom
  • Prep Time: 20 mins.
  • Cook Time: 30 mins.
  • Total Time: 50 mins.
  • Yield: Serves 4 1x
  • Cuisine: Paleo, Egg-Free, Nut-Free
A mini meatloaf with roasted sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts on a speckled plate
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • ⅓ cup BBQ sauce, divided
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. onion powder
  • ¼ tsp. dried thyme
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 Pinch black pepper
  • 1 lb. Brussels sprouts, trimmed (halved if large, quartered if really large)
  • 1 large sweet potato, cut into ½-inch pieces (peeled, if desired)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Optional: fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400℉.
  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Place the sweet potato cubes,  Brussels sprouts, and minced garlic on the baking sheet. Drizzle oil over vegetables then gently toss to coat and sprinkle with salt and pepper before spreading them out so that they’re in a single layer. 
  3. Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast the vegetables for 15 minutes. 
  4. While the vegetables are roasting, mix the ground beef with ¼ cup BBQ sauce, garlic and onion powders, thyme, salt, and pepper. Divide the meat mixture into 4 portions and shape each into a football shape about ¾-inch thick. Set aside. 
  5. After the vegetables have been in the oven for 15 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Stir vegetables then make a space between them for the meatloaves. 
  6. Place the meatloaves on the pan and spread the remaining BBQ sauce over each one. 
  7. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 12-15 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meatloaves registers 165℉.
  8. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley (if desired) and serve immediately. 

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ¼th Recipe
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 13g
  • Sodium: 645mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 29g

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This post was made possible by our friends at the Minnesota Beef Council. Although we received compensation for this post, the opinions expressed here are – as always – 100% our own. Thank you for supporting the great companies we work with thereby allowing us to continue creating great recipes and content for you.

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Photo Credit: The photos in this blog post were taken by Jess of Plays Well with Butter. 

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About Jessica Beacom

Jessica is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist living in Boulder, CO with her hubby and two daughters. She's been described as a 'real food evangelist' and loves sharing her knowledge with others to help them break free of the diet mentality and find their own food freedom. In her spare time she enjoys CrossFit, telemark skiing, mountain biking, teaching herself how to play the banjo and camping out under the stars.

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  1. Kathleen says

    October 27, 2020 at 4:25 pm

    I made this recipe and was a little disappointed. I did use lean ground beef and yet the fat kind of drained into the vegetables and it didn’t look very appetizing. Also I couldn’t figure out where to use the garlic until I saw this corrected recipe.

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  2. Jade says

    January 4, 2021 at 6:56 pm

    I absolutely adored this dinner! Simple and fast to put together (on the table in half an hour), and outstanding taste. The veggies got nice and crispy yet soaked with flavour from the bbq sauce and meat. Wasn’t sure at first if it would feed a family of 4 adults but it was perfect. Would 100% make again. Everyone loved it! Thank you Stacie and Jessica!

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    • Jessica Beacom says

      January 5, 2021 at 10:17 am

      This is so great! We’re so glad you loved this recipe.

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  3. Gabby says

    January 4, 2021 at 7:04 pm

    Never have I ever made a homemade meatloaf, and you helped make it soo easy and delicious! It was the perfect protein to meal prep with this week and now I have a new recipe under my belt! Thank you Jess & Stacie!

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    • Jessica Beacom says

      January 5, 2021 at 10:18 am

      Yay! for meatloaf!!

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  4. Isabel says

    January 9, 2021 at 12:08 pm

    So yummy!! I made this today for my husband and we both love it! I added some liver pate to the meatloaf mix for some extra nutrition and added a bit of balsamic vinegar to the veggies. I also cooked them in separate sheet pans because I knew the meatloaf would have a lot of fat run off. Hoping to make a big batch for the freezer! Yum!

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    • Jessica Beacom says

      January 11, 2021 at 7:48 pm

      I love the idea of adding liver pate.

      Reply
  5. Liz says

    January 10, 2021 at 4:56 pm

    This recipe is a winner!! I discovered your page on Insta and made this recipe as written. My whole family loves it (and that’s saying something because usually I’m a short order cook). It’s now on the weekly rotation. Thank you so much for this delicious and easy recipe!!

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    • Jessica Beacom says

      January 11, 2021 at 7:46 pm

      Oh, wow! This is so great to hear. We love when families all enjoy our recipes together!

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  6. Dianna says

    March 1, 2021 at 12:12 pm

    This was super tasty and easy to double for my large family.

    ★★★★★

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    • Jessica Beacom says

      March 2, 2021 at 7:51 am

      We’re so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply

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