Description
A comforting Mediterranean dish featuring savory meatballs and a refreshing Greek salad, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups baby potatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cups mixed greens
- Lemon juice, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Form mixture into meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
- Toss halved potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread them on the same baking sheet.
- Bake everything for 25-30 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through and potatoes are tender.
- Combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese in a salad bowl. Toss with mixed greens and a drizzle of lemon juice.
- Serve meatballs and potatoes alongside the Greek salad.
Notes
For best results, do not overmix the meatball mixture and use lean ground beef.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Mediterranean meatballs, meatball bowl, Greek salad, comfort food