Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Meatballs and Potatoes recipe, featuring juicy meatballs, tender parboiled potatoes, and a rich becchicken hamel sauce topped with gooey melted mozzarella. This one-pan meal is perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners at home, bringing everyone together around the table. The delightful combination of flavors and textures will satisfy both kids and adults alike, making it an instant favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds ground beef
- 1 diced white onion
- 3 peeled parboiled Russet potatoes
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the becchicken hamel sauce by melting butter in a skillet, whisking in flour until golden brown, then gradually adding warmed milk until smooth.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, onion, parsley, salt, and pepper; shape into meatballs.
- Layer parboiled potato slices in a casserole dish, place meatballs on top, and add more potato slices between them.
- Pour the sauce evenly over everything and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until the cheese is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute different meats or add your favorite vegetables to customize the dish. For added flavor, experiment with various cheeses or spices in the meat mixture.