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Meatballs and Baby Potatoes

Tender baby gold potatoes and savory seasoned beef meatballs roasted together with garlic, oregano, and fresh lemon.

40 minEasyServes 4480 cal/serving

MediterraneanDinnerStovetop and OvenHigh ProteinGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs baby gold potatoes, halved
  • 1.5 lbs ground beef
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F.

  2. 2

    Boil 1.5 lbs halved baby gold potatoes in water for 8 minutes until slightly tender, then drain.

  3. 3

    In a bowl, mix 1.5 lbs ground beef, half of the 4 minced garlic cloves, half of the 1 tbsp dried oregano, 1 beaten egg, half of the 1 tsp kosher salt, and half of the 1/2 tsp black pepper.

  4. 4

    Form the beef mixture into 16 round meatballs.

  5. 5

    Heat 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat and add 1.5 lbs halved baby gold potatoes, remaining 4 minced garlic cloves, remaining 1 tbsp dried oregano, remaining 1 tsp kosher salt, and remaining 1/2 tsp black pepper.

  6. 6

    Nestle the meatballs among the potatoes and transfer the skillet to the oven.

  7. 7

    Roast for 15 minutes until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 160°F.

  8. 8

    Remove from oven and stir in 2 tbsp lemon juice before serving.

Questions

How long does Meatballs and Baby Potatoes keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Meatballs and Baby Potatoes?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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