Description
These baked Greek meatballs are tender, juicy, and perfectly paired with lemony roasted potatoes. Packed with Mediterranean flavors, it’s a one-pan dish that’s simple to prepare yet bursting with taste—a perfect comforting family dinner!
Ingredients
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Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
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Potatoes & Seasoning:
- 4–5 medium potatoes, cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Additional garlic cloves, whole (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef or lamb, breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, onion, garlic, egg, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined, then form the mixture into about 15 small meatballs.
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Arrange in the Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large baking dish, arrange the potato wedges and sprinkle with olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat. Place the meatballs on top of the potatoes and tuck in additional garlic cloves if using.
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Bake the Dish: Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the potatoes are tender and golden.
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Serve: Drizzle any pan juices over the meatballs and potatoes, and garnish with some chopped parsley for extra flavor. Serve warm and enjoy the comforting, zesty flavors of the Mediterranean.
Notes
- For a more intense lemony flavor, squeeze additional lemon juice over the dish before serving.
- If you like extra crispy potatoes, you can increase the baking time by an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (¼ of the recipe)
- Calories: Approximately 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Greek meatballs, roasted potatoes, Mediterranean dinner, one-pan meal, lemon and garlic recipe, comfort food.