Do you love meatballs? If you do, try these cheesy potato beef meatballs by That Recipe. I have never seen meatballs prepared this way. The mashed potatoes are spread on the bottom, topped with a layer of tomato sauce, followed by the meatballs and cheese. It is absolutely delicious and definitely worth making.
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If you don’t want the grease to go into your mashed potatoes, a viewer recommends frying the meatballs in a pan before placing them inside the foil. It will also lessen the cooking time and make the outer layer of the meatballs crispy. Try this recipe next time you have a party, gathering, or celebration.
Here’s another dish you might want to try: Easy Crockpot Beef Tips & Mushroom Gravy Recipe
Easy Cheesy Potato Beef Meatballs Ingredients
- 4 potatoes (slice into chunks)
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons of tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon of dried basil
- a drizzle of olive oil
- 1.5 lb of ground beef
- 1 medium onion
- 2 teaspoons of salt
- black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon of sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons of breadcrumbs
- chopped parsley
- 1 egg
- 10.6 ounces of mozzarella cheese
How to Make Cheesy Potato Beef Meatballs
Step 1:
Start by getting 3 sheets of aluminum and a bowl. Place the bowl upside down on top of a sheet. Fold the sheets to the sides of the bowl. Remove the bowl, and repeat with the remaining aluminum. Place them on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 2:
Add the sliced potatoes to a pot and fill with water until fully submerged. Add some salt and cook until fork tender. Drain them and transfer them to a bowl. Mash then add butter, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix until well combined.
Step 3:
Spread the mashed potato mixture on the bottom of the foil containers.
Step 4:
In a medium bowl, add tomato sauce, dried basil, and olive oil. Stir to combine. Spread on top of the mashed potato layers.
Step 5:
In a large bowl, add the ground beef, grated onion, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, breadcrumbs, and egg. Mix until well combined using your hands. Get a small amount of the mixture and form it into a ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
Step 6:
Place the meatballs on top of the potato and tomato sauce.
Step 7:
Place in a 350F preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes. Keep an eye on them as the time may vary depending on your oven.
Step 8:
Sprinkle grated mozzarella cheese on top and some chopped parsley. Place back inside the oven and bake until the cheese has melted. Serve and enjoy!
Cheesy Potato Beef Meatballs
