π½οΈ Meatballs in Tomato Sauce with Mashed Potatoes
Description
π π₯ Juicy homemade meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce, served with creamy mashed potatoes β pure comfort food thatβs easy to make and loved by everyone!
Ingredients
For the meatballs:
π₯© 500g ground beef
π₯ 1 egg
π 50g breadcrumbs
π§ 1 small onion, finely chopped
π§ 1 clove garlic, minced
π§ Salt and pepper, to taste
πΏ Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
For the tomato sauce:
π 400ml tomato passata or pureed tomatoes
π§ 1 small onion, finely chopped
π§ 2 cloves garlic, minced
π’οΈ 2 tablespoons olive oil
π§ Salt and pepper, to taste
πΏ 1 teaspoon dried oregano or basil
For the mashed potatoes:
π₯ 600g potatoes, peeled and chopped
π₯ 100ml milk
π§ 50g butter
π§ Salt, to taste
Preparation
1. π₯£ In a bowl, mix ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and parsley. Form small meatballs.
2. π₯ Heat olive oil in a pan and brown the meatballs on all sides. Remove and set aside.
3. π³ In the same pan, sautΓ© onion and garlic until soft. Add tomato passata, salt, pepper, and oregano. Stir well.
4. π Return the meatballs to the pan, cover, and simmer in the sauce for 20β25 minutes.
5. π₯ Meanwhile, boil potatoes in salted water until soft (about 15β20 minutes).
6. π₯ Drain the potatoes, add butter and warm milk, then mash until smooth and creamy.
7. π½οΈ Serve the meatballs hot over a bed of mashed potatoes with plenty of tomato sauce.
Preparation Time
βοΈ 20 minutes preparation
π³ 30 minutes cooking
π°οΈ Total: 50 minutes
Nutritional Value
π₯ Calories: ~580 kcal
π₯ Protein: 28g
π§ Fat: 32g
π Carbohydrates: 40g
π₯¬ Fiber: 5g
Advice
For even richer flavor, add a splash of red wine to the tomato sauce while simmering!
Status
Nothing beats classic meatballs in tomato sauce with fluffy mashed potatoes! Comfort food done right. #GrannyZenRecipes #HomeCooking #MeatballsAndMash