Mashed Potatoes with Meatballs
Comfort food classic: creamy mashed potatoes topped with juicy meatballs in a rich tomato sauce. Ready in about 30 minutes, this hearty dish is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- 1
Peel and chop the 4 potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
- 2
While potatoes cook, mix the 1 lb ground beef, 0.5 cup breadcrumbs, and 1 egg in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Roll into 1-inch meatballs.
- 3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Pour the 2 cups tomato sauce over the meatballs. Simmer until meatballs are cooked through and sauce thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.
- 5
Drain the potatoes and mash with the 2 tbsp butter and a splash of milk (or water). Season with salt. Serve meatballs and sauce over the mashed potatoes.
Tools you’ll need
- Large pot
- Large skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Potato masher
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