Easy Garlic Butter Meatballs served over creamy
These Easy Garlic Butter Meatballs are juicy and flavorful, cooked in a luscious garlic butter sauce. Served over creamy mashed potatoes, this comforting dish is perfect for a family dinner or a weeknight meal.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 skillet
- 1 potato masher or ricer
- 1 saucepan
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 spatula
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped Or 1 teaspoon dried parsley.
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes Optional.
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped For garnish.
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup milk Or cream for a richer texture.
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are browned and cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the mashed potatoes. In a pot, boil the diced potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
- Mash the potatoes with butter, then add milk until creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm.
- For the garlic butter sauce, heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not burned.
- Once the meatballs are done, transfer them to the skillet with the garlic butter sauce. Toss gently to coat the meatballs in the sauce.
- To serve, place a generous portion of creamy mashed potatoes on each plate, top with garlic butter meatballs, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
Feel free to add steamed vegetables like broccoli or peas on the side for a balanced meal.
For extra flavor, you can mix some dried Italian herbs into the meatball mixture.