Creamy Spiced Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes
Creamy Spiced Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes is a heartwarming dish that perfectly blends comfort and flavor in every bite. Tender beef meatballs are infused with aromatic spices and enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce, making it an ideal meal for chilly evenings or family gatherings. Paired with fluffy mashed potatoes, this dish is not just a dinner; it’s an experience filled with warmth and nostalgia. The simplicity of the recipe allows you to create an impressive meal that invites creativity—perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter (for the sauce)
- 1 cup heavy cream or sour cream
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef or turkey, grated onion, minced garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the meatballs on all sides until golden brown (about 10 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté additional garlic for the sauce. Stir in tomato paste and paprika.
- Add heavy cream or sour cream to create the sauce; allow it to simmer for a few minutes before returning the meatballs to the skillet.
- Simmer for about 10-15 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and flavors meld together.
- Meanwhile, boil peeled and chopped potatoes until tender; mash with butter and milk or cream until smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (450g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg