$3.30 a serving · 45 min
- Makes leftovers
- Nut-free
- High protein
- PCOS-friendly
- Anti-inflammatory
- Thyroid-friendly
- Comfort food
- Family friendly
- Beef
Cost is the ingredients you actually use. About $13.18 if you cook for four.
- Calories
- 670 kcal
- Protein
- 36g
- Carbs
- 58g
- Fat
- 33g
Ingredients
For one serving, in kitchen measures, grouped the way the store is laid out.
Produce
- Potatoes1¼ medium
- Spinach1⅓ cups
Meat & seafood
- Ground beef120 g
Dairy & eggs
- Parmesan2 tbsp
- Milk2 tbsp
- Butter2¼ tsp
Pantry
- Breadcrumbs2¼ tbsp
- Marinara sauce½ cup
How to cook it
- 1
Heat the oven to 400°F. Mix the beef, breadcrumbs, parmesan and a pinch of salt and roll into 6 meatballs.
- 2
Bake on a lined tray for 12 minutes, then tip into a small dish with the marinara and bake for 10 minutes more.
- 3
Meanwhile, boil the chopped potato for 15 minutes and mash with the milk and butter.
- 4
Wilt the spinach in the hot potato pan for 1 minute.
- 5
Serve the meatballs and sauce over the mash with the spinach.
People also ask
- What to serve with Baked Meatballs with Creamy Mash?
- Hoisin Beef & Broccoli, Chicken Fajitas, or Spaghetti Bolognese. Those sit in the same style as Baked Meatballs with Creamy Mash and keep the grocery list from exploding.
- Can you meal prep Baked Meatballs with Creamy Mash?
- Yes. Baked Meatballs with Creamy Mash holds for 3–4 days in the fridge. Cook a double batch and lunch is already done. beef and the sides reheat without falling apart.
- How long does Baked Meatballs with Creamy Mash last in the fridge?
- 3–4 days sealed. Freeze leftover portions for up to a month if you made a big batch.
- Is Baked Meatballs with Creamy Mash high protein?
- Yes. 36g of protein a serving from beef.
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