Sheet Pan Herb-Crusted Beef & Roasted Vegetables
A vibrant weeknight dinner featuring juicy ground beef crusted with fresh herbs and roasted vegetables, ready in under 30 minutes. This american-inspired sheet pan (whole30) ready in about 37 minutes pairs ground beef, olive oil, medium, sliced 1/4-inch thick zucchini for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 medium, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick carrots
- 2 medium, sliced 1/4-inch thick zucchini
- 1 medium, thinly sliced red onion
- 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss carrots, zucchini, and red onion with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on a parchment-lined sheet pan, spreading in a single layer.
- Step 2: In a bowl, mix ground beef with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, rosemary, thyme, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly distributed, then form into a 1-inch thick patty on the sheet pan.
- Step 3: Roast for 20-22 minutes until beef reaches 160°F internally and vegetables are tender-crisp with golden edges, rotating pan halfway through.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sheet Pan Herb-Crusted Beef & Roasted Vegetables take to make?
Total time is about 37 minutes (15 min prep + 22 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Sheet Pan Herb-Crusted Beef & Roasted Vegetables?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ground beef from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sheet Pan Herb-Crusted Beef & Roasted Vegetables?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Sheet Pan Herb-Crusted Beef & Roasted Vegetables for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Sheet Pan Herb-Crusted Beef & Roasted Vegetables whole30?
Yes — this recipe is tagged whole30 based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Made with what I had on hand and it still came out great.
- ★★★★☆
Nice recipe! Presentation was beautiful. Flavor was good, not great.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.