cheesy meatball and potato bake

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Cheesy Meatball &

Potato Bake

A cozy, hearty one-dish dinner with crispy potatoes, juicy meatballs, tomato sauce, and lots of melted cheese.

Ingredients

  • 500 g (1 lb) ground beef

  • 500 g (1 lb) potatoes, cut into small cubes

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ cup breadcrumbs

  • 1 egg

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

  • 2 cups (500 ml) tomato/passata sauce

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella

  • ½ cup grated cheddar or Parmesan

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • Fresh parsley, optional

Method

  1. Heat oven: Preheat to 200°C / 400°F.

  2. Make the meatballs: Mix beef, half the onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Shape into small meatballs.

  3. Prepare potatoes: Toss the potatoes with olive oil, a little salt, and pepper. Spread them in a large baking dish.

  4. Bake potatoes: Roast for 20 minutes, turning once.

  5. Add meatballs: Nestle the meatballs among the potatoes. Pour the tomato sauce over everything.

  6. Bake: Return to the oven for 20–25 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through and the potatoes are tender.

  7. Make it cheesy: Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar/Parmesan generously over the top. Bake for another 5–10 minutes, until bubbling and golden.

  8. Serve: Rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley.

Tip: For extra crispy potatoes, don’t overcrowd the baking dish. You can also add sliced bell peppers or mushrooms to the bake.

 

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