Sheet Pan BBQ Meatloaf

Whoever invented sheet pan dinners deserves a medal. Not just for the easy cleanup, but for saving me from that 6pm panic of coordinating three different cooking times while hangry.

This BBQ meatloaf dinner might look fancy, but it’s basically “throw everything on a pan and walk away” level of effort. The sweet potatoes get all caramelized while the meatloaf does its thing.

For two people, this is perfect – just enough for dinner without drowning in leftovers. Though honestly, I wouldn’t mind extras of those roasted sweet potatoes.

What You’ll Need

For the Vegetables:

• 1 sweet potato (about 1 lb)
• 12 oz frozen broccoli florets
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp seasoning salt
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the BBQ Meatloaf:

• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1 large egg
• 2 Tbsp bread crumbs
• 3 Tbsp BBQ sauce (divided)
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/8 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp salt

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Peel and cube sweet potato into 1/2 to 3/4-inch pieces. Spread sweet potatoes and frozen broccoli on a baking sheet.
2. Drizzle vegetables with olive oil. Season sweet potatoes with seasoning salt and broccoli with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, keeping them separated on the pan.
3. Roast vegetables for 15 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, mix ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, 1 Tbsp BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl. Form into two oval-shaped loaves.
5. After 15 minutes, remove sheet pan, stir vegetables, and make space in the center. Add meatloaves and top each with 1 Tbsp BBQ sauce.
6. Return to oven for 20 minutes or until meatloaves reach 160°F internally.

Substitutions That Actually Work

• Replace ground beef with ground turkey – just add an extra tablespoon of olive oil to keep it moist
• Sweet potatoes can be swapped for regular potatoes – cooking time stays the same
• No bread crumbs? Crushed crackers or oats work perfectly in the same amount

Making It Diabetes-Friendly

• Replace sweet potato with cauliflower to reduce carbs (use same seasoning)
• Use sugar-free BBQ sauce to cut sugar content by 75%
• Double the broccoli portion and reduce potato portion by half to lower overall carb count

Tips & Storage

• Make ahead: Form meatloaves up to 24 hours in advance and keep covered in fridge
• Leftovers keep for 3 days in airtight container
• Reheat in microwave for 2 minutes or in oven at 350°F for 10 minutes
• Cut vegetables same size for even cooking