Description
This One-Pan Greek Meatballs and Potatoes recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that brings together juicy meatballs with tender roasted potatoes, all seasoned with traditional Greek herbs and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Potatoes:
- 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (for potatoes)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
For Garnish:
- crumbled feta
- fresh dill (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the meatballs: Soak breadcrumbs in milk for 2 minutes. Add ground meat, egg, garlic, red onion, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs.
- Prepare the potatoes: Toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on one half of a sheet pan.
- Cook: Arrange meatballs on the other half of the pan. Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until meatballs are cooked through and potatoes are golden.
- Serve: Garnish with feta and dill. Serve warm.
Notes
- Serve with tzatziki or Greek salad on the side.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be used as a leaner alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
