Herbed Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Meatloaf with Tomato Glaze
A moist, flavorful meatloaf made with ground beef, mashed sweet potatoes, and fresh herbs, topped with a tangy tomato glaze for an impressive Whole30 centerpiece. This American-inspired beef recipe (whole30), ready in about 70 minutes, pairs Ground beef, Sweet potato, Egg for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz Ground beef
- 1 medium Sweet potato
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup Onion
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp Dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp Water
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, combine 12 oz ground beef, 1 medium mashed sweet potato (1 cup), 1 large egg, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, 1/4 cup finely minced onion, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Step 2: Transfer mixture to a greased 8x4 inch loaf pan. Shape into a loaf and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 2 tbsp water to make the glaze.
- Step 4: Spread glaze evenly over the meatloaf.
- Step 5: Bake 40-45 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) and glaze bubbles. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.









