Meatballs and Baby Potatoes

Name: Meatballs and Baby Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
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

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

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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

Preheat oven to 400°F.
2

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

Form the beef mixture into 16 round meatballs.
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

Nestle the meatballs among the potatoes and transfer the skillet to the oven.
7

Roast for 15 minutes until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
8

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

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Questions

How long does Meatballs and Baby Potatoes take?

As written, 40 minutes: 15 of prep and 25 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 7 (15 minutes): "Roast for 15 minutes until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 160°F."

What temperature do I cook Meatballs and Baby Potatoes at?

For Meatballs and Baby Potatoes, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 15 minutes, in step 7. The target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 7. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef in Meatballs and Baby Potatoes?

Yes. Choose turkey that is not extra-lean and add a tablespoon of oil to the pan, because turkey has less fat and browns more slowly. Season it a little harder than you would beef. As written, the entry for Meatballs and Baby Potatoes uses 1.5 lbs ground beef.

Does Meatballs and Baby Potatoes contain eggs?

Yes: 1 egg, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How long does Meatballs and Baby Potatoes keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Meatballs and Baby Potatoes within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through. Potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so keep this one in the refrigerator.

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