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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
Mashed Potatoes with Meatballs
comfortingAmericanbeefcreamytenderweeknightmain coursedinner

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Peel and chop the 4 potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.

  2. Step 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. Step 3

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Pour the 2 cups tomato sauce over the meatballs. Simmer until meatballs are cooked through and sauce thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.

  5. Step 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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