Meatloaf Dinner made easy! Mini meatloaf, creamy mashed potatoes, and roasted green beans all bake together on ONE sheet pan.
author’s note
Meatloaf Dinner Without the Mess!
Meatloaf always takes me back to family dinners growing up. It was one of those meals that felt extra special even though it was so simple. The funny thing is, I never thought I’d make mashed potatoes on a sheet pan until I started testing this recipe!
The first time I wrapped up those potatoes in foil and pulled out perfectly tender potatoes, I couldn’t believe how well it worked. Now, this sheet pan meatloaf dinner has become one of my go-tos.
It’s the kind of comfort meal that looks impressive but is secretly one of the easiest dinners I make. And my kids? They love that everyone gets their own mini meatloaf with no fighting over the end pieces!
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Swaps & Tips |
|---|---|
| Ground beef | Swap half for ground turkey or chicken if you prefer leaner meat in this meatloaf dinner. |
| Grated onion | Skip if sensitive to onion, or sub with 1 tsp onion powder. |
| Breadcrumbs | Use panko for a lighter texture or crushed crackers for extra flavor. |
| Yukon gold potatoes | Russets work too, just peel first for best results. |
| Green beans | Try asparagus or broccoli for variety. |
How To Make Meatloaf Dinner:
- Prep the sheet pan: Line it with foil and spray for easy cleanup.
- Potatoes: Wrap diced potatoes in foil with water and salt. Place them right on the pan.
- Meatloaf: Combine beef, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, and seasonings. Shape into loaves.
- Roast the green beans: Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on the pan.
- Bake: Slide the whole tray into the oven. While it cooks, the meatloaf gets golden, the potatoes steam to softness, and the beans roast up beautifully.
- Mash potatoes: When done, mash with butter, cream, and seasoning until smooth.
Featured Comment
“My husband loves meatloaf so I made this for our Valentine’s Day meal. Everything turned out amazing and it really was pretty easy. My husband also loved it and I will def make it again! Thank you!!”
– Lauren
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftover meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and green beans in separate airtight containers for 3–4 days.
- Freeze: Freeze meatloaf (uncooked or cooked) up to 3 months. Freeze potatoes and green beans separately for best texture.
What to Serve With Meatloaf Dinner:
This dinner is a full meal on its own, but you can round it out with:
Appetizers
Life-Changing No-Knead Dinner Rolls
Green Salads
Garden Salad
Fruit Salads
Peach Fruit Salad
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One Pan Meatloaf Dinner
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Equipment
- Large sheet pan (15" x 21") 13 x 8-inch
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pounds russet potatoes peeled and chopped into small pieces
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup milk 1%, 2%, or whole
- 1 packet gravy mix plus water, optional
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1 cup grated yellow onion 1 large onion or 2 medium
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1-1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons milk 1%, 2%, or whole
- 3 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley finely chopped
- 1-1/4 pounds lean ground beef
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed
- 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Place a large sheet of regular foil on a large (13×18-inch) sheet pan. Do not use heavy duty foil or more than one piece of foil or the potatoes won’t cook properly. Spray both the sheet pan and the foil generously with cooking spray.
- Place the peeled and chopped (into small pieces) potatoes along with a generous pinch of salt and pepper in the center of the foil.
- Fold the foil up around the potatoes and add in the water. Seal the potatoes into a packet.
- Place in the oven for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the mini meatloaves.
- In a large bowl, add the egg and lightly beat it with a fork. Using a cheese grater, grate the onion (grating keeps you from getting a bite of raw onion) and add to the bowl along with Italian seasoning, tomato paste, panko, Worcestershire sauce, milk, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and chopped parsley. Whisk ingredients together, then add the ground beef.
- Mix the ingredients together, being careful not to overmix or mash the meat as that creates a denser meatloaf. Handling as little as possible, form 6 small meatloaves. Add to the tray with the potatoes and spread the ketchup evenly along the top of the meatloaves.
- Place in the oven for 20–25 minutes. Remove from oven, dab up some of the grease (shouldn’t be too much with lean ground beef) with a napkin, and add trimmed green beans in the last section of the sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and about 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss and place in the oven for another 15–20 minutes or until the beans are roasted and the meatloaf is cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F.
- Remove from oven and carefully open the foil pack of potatoes. Transfer the potatoes to a large mixing bowl and add butter, milk, and salt and pepper to taste. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes, and if needed, a hand mixer to make them smooth.
- If desired, prepare the gravy packet according to package directions to serve with the potatoes. Enjoy immediately.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Variations
- Mini BBQ Meatloaf Dinner: Brush the tops with BBQ sauce instead of ketchup.
- Cheesy Mashed Potatoes: Stir in shredded cheddar while mashing for extra comfort.
- Seasoned Green Beans: Toss with garlic powder, paprika, or Parmesan before roasting.
So I only made the meatloaf because my kids wanted smashed parmesan potatoes with it but the meatloaf was delicious! I used 1.5 lbs of ground beef because that’s what I had and it was perfect. Grating the onion was kind of a pain (maybe I need a sharper cheese grater?) so I ended up dicing about 1/4 of the onion and I had no issue with raw pieces of onion just fyi. 🙂 Would definitely make again!
I am so thrilled to hear this! If you’re not sensitive to onions you can absolutely dice it! Thanks so much Catherine! 🙂
Gosh! This meatloaf is amazing. The taste is spectacular and my kids love it which says alot. I have made so many of your recipes and other people’s too. This may sound like alot of work but some cooks post the ingredient amounts inside the cooking instructions which helps alot for me that is but may help more people as well. Thank you again Chelsea!
I am so thrilled to hear this! Thanks so much Aaron! And I’m always so appreciative of feedback, thanks! 🙂
Hi will you please share what kind of gravy mix to use? White? Brown? Other?
Thank you!
Brown! 🙂
My husband loves meatloaf so I made this for our Valentine’s Day meal. Everything turned out amazing and it really was pretty easy. My husband also loved it and I will def make it again! Thank you!!
I am so happy to hear this! Thanks so much Lauren! 🙂
I only have heavy duty foil at home. Do you think parchment paper would be the best alternative to bundle the potatoes without making a trip to the store? Looks yummy!