BBQ Pork and Apple Meatloaves with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Green Beans

These smoky-sweet mini meatloaves are a delightful twist on the classic comfort food. By swapping beef for pork and adding grated apple for natural sweetness, each loaf becomes tender and flavorful. A tangy BBQ glaze adds the perfect finishing touch, while the creamy garlic mashed potatoes and roasted green beans round out the meal beautifully.

Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal, this recipe brings together familiar ingredients in a new and exciting way. The combination of savory pork, sweet apple and smoky spices will have everyone asking for seconds.

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Ingredients

0.25 cup Panko BreadcrumbsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Fry SeasoningView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

12 ounce Yukon Gold PotatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Ancho Chili PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon BBQ SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit AppleView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground PorkView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 ounce Green BeansView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 clove GarlicView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Wash and dry all produce. Halve and core the apple; grate half on the large holes of a box grater. In a medium bowl, combine grated apple with panko breadcrumbs. For 4 servings, grate the whole apple. Tip: Squeeze out excess moisture from the grated apple before mixing.
2. Dice potatoes into ½-inch pieces. Place in a medium pot with half the garlic cloves and enough salted water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes. Reserve ½ cup potato cooking liquid, then drain and return potatoes and garlic to pot. Cover to keep warm. Meanwhile, grate or mince the remaining garlic.
3. Add ground pork, ¼ teaspoon ancho chili powder (you’ll use more later), grated garlic and fry seasoning to the bowl with the panko mixture. Season generously with salt and pepper. Form into two 1-inch-tall loaves. Place on one side of a baking sheet. Bake on middle rack for 10 minutes (you’ll add more to the sheet later). For 4 servings, use ½ teaspoon chili powder and form four loaves. Tip: Line sheet with parchment or foil for easier cleanup.
4. While meatloaves roast, toss green beans in a second medium bowl with a drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper. After meatloaves have baked 10 minutes, remove sheet from oven. Add green beans to the empty side. Roast until meatloaves are cooked through and green beans are tender, 12-15 minutes more. For 4 servings, leave meatloaves roasting and place green beans on a second sheet on the top rack.
5. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine BBQ sauce with ½ teaspoon ancho chili powder (use remaining as desired). Season with salt and pepper. Mash potatoes with sour cream and 2 tablespoons butter, adding splashes of reserved potato cooking liquid as needed until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover to keep warm. For 4 servings, use 4 tablespoons butter.
6. In the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, spoon or brush tops of meatloaves with the BBQ sauce mixture. Return to oven until glaze is slightly sticky and meatloaves are cooked through. Divide meatloaves, mashed potatoes and green beans between plates and serve.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of apple?

Yes, any firm apple like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp works well. Avoid overly soft apples as they may release too much moisture.

Can I substitute the ground pork?

Ground chicken or turkey can be used, but the meatloaves may be less moist. Adjust cooking time as needed.

How do I store leftovers?

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.