Description
Sheet pan mini meatloaf delights home cooks with a comforting family meal. Juicy beef morsels pair perfectly with crispy herb-seasoned potato wedges, offering a complete dinner solution that satisfies hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or mix of beef and pork)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup (50 g) breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk
- ¼ cup (60 ml) ketchup (plus more for topping)
- ¼ cup (40 g) finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 ½ lbs (680 g) baby potatoes, halved or quartered
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried rosemary or thyme
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pan Preparation: Coat a sheet pan with parchment paper or cooking spray, creating a non-stick surface for seamless cooking and easy cleanup.
- Meat Mixture: Thoroughly combine ground meat, herbs, garlic, breadcrumbs, and eggs in a mixing bowl, kneading gently to ensure uniform consistency without overworking the protein.
- Portioning and Shaping: Craft uniform mini meatloaves with consistent thickness, strategically placing them on one side of the prepared sheet pan to allow space for potato roasting.
- Potato Preparation: Dice potatoes into precise, equivalent cubes, tossing with olive oil, dried herbs, salt, and cracked pepper to enhance flavor and promote even caramelization.
- Oven Positioning: Slide the sheet pan into a preheated oven’s center rack, allowing balanced heat circulation for optimal cooking of both meatloaves and potatoes.
- Cooking Process: Roast for 25-30 minutes, monitoring meatloaves’ internal temperature until reaching 160°F (71°C), ensuring thorough cooking while maintaining moisture.
- Resting and Serving: Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes post-cooking, enabling juice redistribution, then plate with a sprinkle of fresh herbs for an elevated culinary presentation.
Notes
- Optimize Meat Mixture: Avoid overworking ground meat while mixing to prevent tough, dense meatloaves. Gently fold ingredients until just combined for tender, juicy results.
- Manage Moisture Balance: Add breadcrumbs or quick oats to absorb excess moisture and prevent crumbly texture. Experiment with milk or grated onion for added softness and flavor complexity.
- Control Cooking Temperature: Use an instant-read thermometer to accurately check internal meat temperature. Remove from oven precisely at 160°F to maintain moisture and prevent overcooking.
- Customize Dietary Variations: Substitute ground meat with lean turkey or plant-based alternatives for different nutritional profiles. Replace breadcrumbs with gluten-free options like almond flour for restricted diets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg