Description
Enjoy the nostalgic taste of Classic Meatball Casserole, featuring savory meatballs, tangy tomatoes, and colorful veggies. Perfect for family gatherings and quick dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs lean ground beef
- 1½ 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 with juices
- 1 cup water
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp dried basil leaves
- 1½ lbs baby potatoes
- 1 cup carrots
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 celery stalks
Instructions
- Combine meat mixture in a bowl and form meatballs.
- Sauté meatballs in a skillet until browned.
- Create the sauce mixing flour, tomatoes, and water.
- Add the sauce to the meatballs in a baking dish.
- Arrange vegetables around the meatballs.
- Cover and bake at 350°F for 40 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Let sit before serving and garnish with herbs.
Notes
Feel free to use gluten-free breadcrumbs if necessary.
You can substitute turkey for ground beef for a leaner dish.
Allow the casserole to rest before serving for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg