Here’s a hearty, comforting Meatballs and Potatoes recipe—perfect for a one-pan dinner:
🥘 Meatballs and Potatoes Skillet
Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the meatballs:
- 1 lb (≈450 g) ground beef or a mix of beef & pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder or 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt & pepper, to taste
For the potatoes & sauce:
- 1 lb (≈450 g) small potatoes, diced (Yukon gold or red potatoes work well)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 Tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 cup beef broth or chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Steps
- Make the Meatballs
- In a bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Form into small meatballs, about 1–1.5 inches in diameter.
- Brown the Meatballs
- Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Brown meatballs on all sides, about 5–6 min. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Potatoes and Onions
- In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil.
- Sauté diced potatoes and onion 8–10 min until they start to soften.
- Combine & Simmer
- Return meatballs to the skillet.
- Pour in broth, sprinkle in thyme or Italian seasoning, and stir gently.
- Cover and simmer 15–20 min, until potatoes are tender and meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve
- Garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve hot as a hearty main dish.
Tips
- For extra flavor, sear meatballs in butter + oil mix.
- You can add carrots, peas, or bell peppers for more vegetables.
- This can also be made in a slow cooker: layer potatoes, onions, and meatballs, pour in broth, and cook on low 6–7 hours.
If you want, I can give a creamy version of meatballs and potatoes where the broth is thickened into a gravy for a richer, homestyle meal.
Do you want me to make that version?
