Oven-Baked Meatballs with Roasted Potatoes
Juicy oven-baked meatballs with golden, crisp-edged roasted potatoes — a simple, satisfying meal made for sharing.
Serves 6
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 kgGround meat
- 1Egg
- 120 gOnion, grated
- 1 coffee spoonBlack pepper
- 1 tspSalt
- 1 coffee spoonSavory
- 1 coffee spoonOregano
- 1 coffee spoonHot paprika
- 1 tbspCooking oil, for greasing the baking dish
Roasted potatoes
- 1 kgPotato, cut into wedges
- Salt, to taste
- Paprika, to taste
- Savory, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
- Hot paprika, to taste (optional)
- 40 mlCooking oil
Equipment
- Grater
- Mixing bowl
- Baking dish
- Oven
Method
Grate the onion into the ground meat.
Add the egg, salt, black pepper, oregano, savory and hot paprika.
Knead the meat mixture thoroughly for at least 3 minutes.
Cover and refrigerate while the rest of the cooking-session preparation is completed.
Grease a baking dish with the oil and shape approximately 12 medium meatballs.
Bake at 180°C for approximately 30 minutes.
Cut the potatoes into wedges.
Add the salt, paprika, savory, garlic powder, optional hot paprika and oil. Mix thoroughly.
Bake in a well-preheated oven at 200°C for approximately 30 minutes, until golden with a crisp exterior.
Recipe note: Cooking times and results may vary depending on ingredients, equipment and preparation. Always follow appropriate food-safety practices.