Meatballs with Potatoes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meatballs
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450g of minced beef (or a mix of pork and beef)
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1 egg
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2 tablespoons of olive oil for frying
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1/4 cup of Parmesan, grated finely
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Salt as needed
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1/2 cup of breadcrumbs
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A sprinkle of black pepper
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2 garlic cloves, chopped very small
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1 teaspoon of dried oregano
→ Potatoes
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680g of halved baby potatoes
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3 tablespoons of olive oil
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A pinch of black pepper
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Salt, to taste
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1 teaspoon of thyme (dry or fresh sprigs if preferred)
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1 small onion, cut into quarters
→ Optional Sauce
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1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
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1/2 cup of beef stock
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A tablespoon of soy sauce
# Instructions:
01 -
In a mixing bowl, combine the meat, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Shape into roughly 12 to 15 balls, about 1.5 inches wide. Heat the olive oil in a big pan over medium heat and sear the meatballs until browned on all sides, which will take around 6-8 minutes. They don’t have to be fully done. Set them aside.
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Turn your oven on to 200°C (400°F). Toss the potato halves and onion pieces in olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper before spreading them out on a baking pan. Roast for roughly 20 minutes.
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After the potatoes have roasted for 20 minutes, pull out the baking tray. Arrange the seared meatballs between the potatoes on the tray. If you’d like to use the sauce, mix up the beef stock, soy sauce, and Dijon in a small bowl, then drizzle it over everything. Pop the tray back in and roast for another 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft and the meatballs are thoroughly cooked.
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Scatter fresh parsley or thyme on top and serve warm. You can plate it up or set the entire tray on the table for easy serving.