Name: Classic Meatball Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1½ lbs lean ground beef; 1½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp black pepper; 1 egg; 1 tbsp dried minced onion; ½ cup breadcrumbs – or panko crumbs or gluten-free bread crumbs; 1 tbsp olive – or vegetable oil; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour – or 1 ½ tbsp cornstarch for a gluten-free option; 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes with juices; 1 cup water; ½ tsp salt; 2 tsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp dried basil leaves – or italian seasoning; 1½ lbs baby potatoes – halved; 1 cup carrots – chopped into 3-inch pieces; 1 medium yellow onion – chopped into large chunks; 2 celery stalks – chopped

Description

This Classic Meatball Casserole offers amazing flavors with juicy meatballs, tender potatoes, and sweet carrots, making it an ideal homemade dinner option for everyone.

Ingredients

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1½ lbs lean ground beef
1½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 egg
1 tbsp dried minced onion
½ cup breadcrumbs – or panko crumbs or gluten-free bread crumbs
1 tbsp olive – or vegetable oil
3 tbsp all-purpose flour – or 1 ½ tbsp cornstarch for a gluten-free option
1 15 oz can diced tomatoes with juices
1 cup water
½ tsp salt
2 tsp granulated sugar
1 tsp dried basil leaves – or italian seasoning
1½ lbs baby potatoes – halved
1 cup carrots – chopped into 3-inch pieces
1 medium yellow onion – chopped into large chunks
2 celery stalks – chopped

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Instructions

In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, salt, black pepper, egg, minced onion, and breadcrumbs until just combined. Form this mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Once browned, remove them from the skillet and set aside.
Drain excess fat from the skillet, leaving some drippings. Sauté flour for 1 minute to create a light roux. Gradually mix in the diced tomatoes, water, salt, sugar, and basil, stirring until the sauce thickens slightly.
In the same skillet, combine the potatoes, chopped carrots, onion, celery, and browned meatballs, mixing gently to coat with the sauce.
Transfer this mixture to a casserole dish, cover tightly with foil, and bake at 375°F for 1 hour, or until the vegetables are tender and meatballs are cooked through.
Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm alongside crusty bread or a salad.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and cornstarch instead of flour.
Substitute different vegetables based on what you have on hand, such as green beans or bell peppers.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 90mg