Sheet Pan BBQ Meatloaf Dinner

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  Sweet Potato, Baked, Flesh Only(454g)

  Any sweet potato works. Medium = ~130g. Microwave 5-6 min to speed prep.

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  Broccoli Florets, Frozen(340g)
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  Olive oil(30g)

  Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.

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  ½ tsp seasoning salt ($0.05**)
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  Salt (To Taste, $0.02)
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  Black Pepper (To Taste, $0.03)
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  80/20 Ground Beef(227g)

  Standard ground beef. Drain fat thoroughly after cooking to reduce calories.

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  Egg, Whole, Large
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  Bread Crumbs, Dry, Plain(30g)

  Plain dry bread crumbs. Panko works too but is lighter per cup.

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  BBQ Sauce(45g)

  Any BBQ sauce. Sweet Baby Ray's is a go-to. Check sugar content if cutting.

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  Paprika, Smoked(1g)
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  ⅛ tsp garlic powder ($0.02)
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  ¼ tsp salt ($0.02)

Instructions

1. 1Cut the sweet potato flesh into ½–¾" cubes. Drizzle the sweet potato cubes and frozen broccoli florets with olive oil, sprinkle with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, then toss until coated. Spread on a large skillet or sheet pan, keeping sweet potatoes and broccoli separated.
2. 2Cook the vegetables over medium-high heat for 10–12 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the sweet potato cubes are golden brown at the edges and the broccoli is lightly charred.
3. 3While vegetables cook, combine the ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix with your hands or fork until just combined—do not overmix.
4. 4Divide the meatloaf mixture in half and shape each portion into a flattened oval about ¾" thick.
5. 5Push the partially cooked vegetables to the edges of the pan and place the two meatloaves in the center. Spread 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce over the top of each meatloaf.
6. 6Continue cooking over medium-high heat for 18–22 minutes, until the internal temperature of the meatloaves reaches 160°F and the meat is no longer pink in the center.
7. 7Let cool for 2–3 minutes, then divide the meatloaves and vegetables evenly into 2 airtight containers while still warm.
8. 8Refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat in a microwave or skillet until warmed through before serving.