Description
Enjoy the flavors of Greece with this easy One-Pan Greek Meatballs and Potatoes recipe. Juicy meatballs seasoned with herbs, nestled among tender baby potatoes, all baked to perfection in one pan. Serve with a sprinkle of feta and fresh parsley for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb
- 1/4 cup grated onion
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Zest of 1 lemon
Potatoes:
- 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes (halved)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: crumbled feta and chopped parsley for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare meatballs: In a large bowl, mix ground meat, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, cumin, and lemon zest. Form into meatballs.
- Prepare potatoes: Place halved potatoes on a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add meatballs among the potatoes.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping meatballs and stirring potatoes halfway through, until cooked through.
- Serve: Top with feta and parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- Marinate potatoes in lemon and olive oil for added flavor before baking.
- Add red onions or bell peppers for extra veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
