Mediterranean Oven-Roasted Potato Meatballs

Mediterranean Oven-Roasted Potato Meatballs are a delicious meal for a family dinner. They are easy to make. You can make them with minced meat, paprika, black pepper, salt, potatoes, egg, and onion. The sauce of garlic and tomato will provide a tasty flavor in the dish. They contain 47g Net carbs and 25g of proteins. They can easily be stored for a long time, so their taste will never get spoiled.Mediterranean Oven-Roasted Potato Meatballs can be served with hummus and pita bread.

STATS:

• No of Calories: 450 kcal
• Prep time: 20 minutes
• Serving size: 1 serving
• Cooking time: 45 minutes
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Total duration: 65 minutes
• Course: Main Course
• Diet: Mediterranean
• Serving: 4 servings

EQUIPMENT:

• Mixing bowl
• Chopping board
• Knife
• Grater
• Oven
• Baking spoon

INGREDIENTS:

POTATOES:

• 5 medium potatoes

MEATBALLS:

• 250 g minced meat
• 1 onion
• 1 egg
• 3 tbsp breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt

SAUCE:

• Half cup cooking oil
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp salt

INGREDIENT NOTES:

POTATOES:

• You can use a normal size of potatoes and cut them equally in size so they will cook easily..You can also use white and yellow potatoes, as per your preference; it will also give a good taste.

MINCED MEAT:

• You can add beef or lamb to provide a good taste in the recipe. Make sure the minced meat is fresh to provide a good flavor. Chicken, or turkey mince is also a good alternative to it.

SEASONINGS:

• You can add cumin, salt, black pepper, and paprika to the recipe as per your preference. They will give a warm and salty taste, add some color, and a little spice. Ground coriander can also be used instead of cumin.

BREADCRUMBS:

• Breadcrumbs will help to make the meat moist so the meatballs stay soft and juicy inside and don’t fall apart. They can also make the texture of meatballs more crispy. You can also use crushed crackers or oat flour as a substitute.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Firstly, heat the oven, then remove the skin, wash them, and cut them equally.
2. Then add minced meat, grated onion, egg, breadcrumbs, cumin, black pepper, paprika, and salt to a bowl and mix them well.
3. Now, after mixing, take a little meat and make small round balls.
4. Put the potato pieces in a tray and put the meatballs between them.
5. In a bowl, mix oil, tomato paste, garlic, water, and salt, and pour the sauce over the potatoes and meatballs.
6. Then cover the tray with foil and bake them for 25 minutes.
7. Lastly, remove the foil, wait, and bake until they become soft and cooked, then serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

SALADS:

• Greek Salad
• Mediterranean Cucumber Salad
• Tomato and Onion Salad

DIPS AND SAUCES:

• Tzatziki Sauce
• Garlic Yogurt Sauce
• Hummus

BREAD:

• Pita Bread
• Garlic Bread
• Whole Wheat Flatbread

RICE AND GRAINS:

• Lemon Rice
• Brown Rice
• Bulgur Pilaf

TIPS:

• Cut the potatoes into equal sizes so they will cook evenly.
• Do not make the meatballs too large, as they will take more time to cook.
• Chop the onion finely so it mixes easily with the meat.
• Mix all the meatball ingredients well so they do not break.
• You can use minced beef or lamb. Add some water if the sauce becomes thick while baking.
• During baking, cover the dish so the potatoes become soft quickly.
• Before serving, make sure the meatballs are fully cooked, then serve.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• You can easily store the meatballs in a container for 4 days so their taste will not get spoiled.

FREEZER:

• You can keep them for two months in a container so they will never get ruined.

FAQS:

Should I use chicken instead of beef in this recipe?

• Yes, you can use chicken in this recipe, as per your choice.

How to check if the potatoes are ready or not?

• Take a fork and insert it inside; if it goes in, then the potatoes are ready.

Should I add other vegetables in the dish?

• Yes, You can add other vegetables in the dish like carrots.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 570 kcal

Total Fat: 32 g

Protein: 25 g

Total Carbs: 53 g

Net Carbs: 47 g

Fiber: 6 g

Iron: 3.5 mg

Vitamin A: 180 mcg

Calcium: 55 mg

Sodium: 650 mg

Potassium: 1,050 mg

Serving Size: 1