Name: Irresistible Beef Meatballs with Sweet Potato Mash and Maple Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 1 medium onion, grated; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon dried sage; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 cup fruit juice or broth; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 cup chicken stock; Olive oil

Description

Indulge in a comforting dish with our Irresistible Beef Meatballs with Sweet Potato Mash and Maple Sauce. This recipe transforms classic comfort food into a delightful experience, perfect for family dinners or special gatherings. The tender beef meatballs are paired with creamy sweet potato mash and a rich, savory maple sauce that enhances every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound ground beef
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 medium onion, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 large egg
2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup fruit juice or broth
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 cup chicken stock
Olive oil

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated onion, minced garlic, smoked paprika, dried sage, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until just combined. Form into 16 meatballs.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the meatballs for about 6 minutes. Set aside.
Boil peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (12-15 minutes). Drain.
In the same skillet, deglaze with chicken broth, then add maple syrup and Dijon mustard; simmer.
Return meatballs to the skillet to cook through (8-10 minutes).
Mash sweet potatoes with butter, cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Skillet cooking, boiling, and mashing
Cuisine: Comfort Food

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 meatball with 1/2 cup sweet potato mash
Calories: 450
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs. Ground turkey can be used instead of beef for a lighter alternative. Add chopped spinach or zucchini to the meatball mixture for extra nutrition.