Here’s a simple and classic sheet pan meatloaf recipe — baked all in one pan for easy cleanup and even cooking.
🍖 Sheet Pan Meatloaf
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
For the meatloaf:
- 1½ lbs (680 g) ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
For the topping:
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare sheet pan – line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Mix meatloaf ingredients – In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape meatloaf – Form the mixture into a loaf on the sheet pan (roughly 9×5 inches).
- Add topping – Mix ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard. Spread evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
- Bake – 35–45 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Optional broil – For a caramelized top, broil 2–3 minutes at the end.
- Rest – Let the meatloaf rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Mashed potatoes or roasted potatoes
- Steamed green beans or broccoli
- Simple side salad
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Cheesy Meatloaf: Add ½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella into the meat mixture.
- Vegetable Boost: Finely grate carrots or zucchini into the mix.
- Turkey Version: Swap half or all of the beef for ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Mini Meatloaves: Make individual mini loaves on the sheet pan for faster cooking.
If you want, I can also give you a sheet pan meatloaf with a creamy garlic sauce version or a slow-cooker sheet pan twist — both are crowd-pleasers.
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