Dinner With Meatballs and Mashed Potatoes Ground Beef Style
Classic ground beef meatballs served with creamy mashed potatoes for a comforting, balanced dinner built around familiar flavors.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Large pot
- Potato masher
Ingredients
Ground Beef Meatballs
- 1 1/2 lb ground beef
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Mashed Potatoes
- 2 lb russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix breadcrumbs and milk in a bowl and let sit for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add ground beef, egg, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning and mix gently.
- Shape into meatballs, place on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 18 to 20 minutes.
- Boil potatoes until fork-tender, then drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Serve meatballs hot with mashed potatoes.
Notes
Leftovers store well for up to 3 days. Reheat gently and add milk to potatoes if needed. Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are estimated using online tools and may vary based on your ingredients and preparation. Please consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.