Description
This Classic Meatball Casserole brings irresistible flavor and comfort to your dinner table. Featuring tender meatballs, vibrant veggies, and a rich tomato sauce, it’s a quick and satisfying meal that’s perfect for family gatherings or weeknight 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 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
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, salt, pepper, egg, minced onion, and breadcrumbs. Mix gently.
- Shape mixture into meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
- In a skillet, add olive oil and sear meatballs until golden brown.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, diced tomatoes, water, additional salt, sugar, and basil.
- In the baking dish, add halved potatoes, carrots, onion, and celery, pour sauce over veggies, and mix gently.
- Nestle the meatballs into the sauce, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until done.
Notes
Meatballs can be made with turkey or plant-based protein.
You can prepare the casserole up to the baking step and refrigerate it for 24 hours.
Serve with warm bread or a crisp salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg