Sheet Pan Sloppy Joe Meatballs with Shoestring Fries

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Meatballs packed with classic sloppy joe flavors baked on a sheet pan, paired with crispy shoestring fries for a family-friendly comfort meal. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 550 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Step 3: Shape the mixture into 20 small meatballs and arrange them on one side of the sheet pan.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup ketchup, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp yellow mustard, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Spoon the sauce evenly over the meatballs.
  5. Step 5: Spread 16 oz frozen shoestring fries on the other half of the sheet pan, drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, and toss to coat evenly.
  6. Step 6: Bake everything for 20-25 minutes, flipping fries halfway through, until meatballs are cooked through and fries are golden and crispy.
  7. Step 7: Serve meatballs with fries on the side for a satisfying family meal.

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