Description
Sheet Pan Cranberry Glazed Meatloaf and Green Beans is an easy, flavorful dish that brings together savory meatloaf with a sweet cranberry glaze and vibrant green beans for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 cup plain or Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (whole berry)
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for green beans)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, diced onion, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Transfer the meat mixture to a parchment-lined baking sheet and shape it into a loaf about an inch thick.
- Spread half of the cranberry sauce evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
- In a separate bowl, toss fresh green beans with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange the seasoned green beans around the meatloaf on the baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes or until the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of at least 160°F (70°C).
- Drizzle remaining cranberry sauce over the meatloaf before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For a lighter option, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken. Add garlic powder or fresh herbs like thyme for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.