Description

Enjoy the classic taste of meatball casserole that brings back childhood memories. This dish is made easy with hearty meatballs, vibrant veggies, and a rich sauce—perfect for cozy dinners or family gatherings!

Ingredients

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1 ½ lbs lean ground beef
2 tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 egg
1 tbsp dried minced onion
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 tbsp olive or vegetable oil
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
1 cup water
2 tsp granulated sugar
1 tsp dried basil leaves
1 ½ lbs baby potatoes
1 cup carrots, chopped into 3-inch pieces
1 medium yellow onion, chopped into large chunks
2 celery stalks, chopped

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, mix beef, 1½ tsp salt, pepper, egg, onion, and breadcrumbs. Form into 1½-inch meatballs.
Heat oil in skillet and brown meatballs for 5 minutes. Set aside.
Whisk flour into drippings in the skillet; add tomatoes, water, ½ tsp salt, sugar, and basil. Simmer for 3 minutes.
In a greased casserole dish, layer baby potatoes, carrots, onions, and celery.
Place the meatballs on the vegetables, then pour the sauce over the top.
Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake another 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.

Notes

Avoid overmixing meat for tender meatballs.
For extra flavor, taste and adjust seasonings in the sauce before adding meatballs.
Casserole can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 85mg