This comforting one-pot meal combines a savory ground beef meatloaf with roasted potatoes and carrots, all cooked together in a single skillet. The meatloaf, bound with egg and breadcrumbs, rests on a bed of onions while surrounded by sturdy vegetables that absorb the rich beef juices. It’s a rustic, home-style dinner that delivers big flavor with minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish offers a satisfying balance of protein and vegetables, creating a complete meal that feels both indulgent and wholesome. The slow cooking process ensures tender meat and perfectly soft vegetables, making it an ideal choice for feeding a family or gathering friends.
One Pot Dinner Recipe
Description
This comforting one-pot meal combines a savory ground beef meatloaf with roasted potatoes and carrots, all cooked together in a single skillet. The meatloaf, bound with egg and breadcrumbs, rests on a bed of onions while surrounded by sturdy vegetables that absorb the rich beef juices. It&# 226;ÂÂs a rustic, home-style dinner that delivers big flavor with minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish offers a satisfying balance of protein and vegetables, creating a complete meal that feels both indulgent and wholesome. The slow cooking process ensures tender meat and perfectly soft vegetables, making it an ideal choice for feeding a family or gathering friends.Ingredients
Directions
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Heat the vegetable oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
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Reduce the heat to medium once the oil is hot.
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Spread the chopped onion evenly across the bottom of the skillet.
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In a large bowl, combine the beaten egg, ground beef, water, bread crumbs, onion powder, and garlic salt.
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Mix ingredients thoroughly until just combined, then press the mixture into the bottom of the bowl to form a rounded loaf shape.
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Invert the bowl onto the bed of onions in the skillet to release the meatloaf.
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Arrange the sliced potatoes around the meatloaf in the skillet.
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Place the frozen carrots on top of the potatoes.
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Sprinkle additional seasonings over the vegetables and meat if desired.
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Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid and cook for about 1 hour.
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After 30 minutes, carefully turn the meatloaf over and stir the vegetables to ensure even cooking.
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Add a splash of water if the skillet looks dry or if the vegetables need more moisture.
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Continue cooking covered until the meatloaf is cooked through and vegetables are tender, about 1 hour total.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 544.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 32.1g50%
- Saturated Fat 9.5g48%
- Cholesterol 181.8mg61%
- Sodium 300.6mg13%
- Total Carbohydrate 25.3g9%
- Dietary Fiber 2.5g10%
- Sugars 1.5g
- Protein 36.6g74%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Ensure your skillet is oven-safe if you prefer to bake this in the oven at 350ðF (175ðC) for the same duration. If cooking on the stovetop, keep the heat low to prevent burning.
You can substitute the frozen carrots with fresh baby carrots or chopped fresh carrots for a firmer texture.
For added flavor, consider adding diced bell peppers or mushrooms to the vegetable mix.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
