Spiced Potato and Meatball Skillet
A hearty one-pan dinner with crispy potatoes and juicy meatballs in a spiced tomato sauce, topped with fresh herbs and chilies.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 25g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Dice the 4 potatoes into 1-inch cubes and boil in salted water until just tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
In a bowl, mix the 1 lb ground beef with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Roll into 1-inch meatballs.
Step 3
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Step 4
In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 sliced onion, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Cook until soft and golden, about 5 minutes.
Step 5
Add the 1 tsp chili powder and 1 cup tomato sauce. Stir and bring to a simmer, about 2 minutes.
Step 6
Add the boiled potatoes and meatballs to the skillet. Stir to coat, then cover and cook until potatoes are crispy and sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
Step 7
Garnish with 1/2 cup chopped cilantro and sliced fresh chilies if desired. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet
- Pot for boiling
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowl
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