roasted meatball & potato casserole

🥘🥔 roasted meatball & potato casserole
🤤 Juicy homemade meatballs roasted with tender potatoes, sweet carrots, colorful bell peppers, and onions in a rich garlic tomato sauce… this hearty one-pan dinner is packed with comforting flavor and perfect for feeding the whole family! ❤️👇
Ingredients:
– 2 lbs (900 g) ground beef
– 1 large egg
– ½ cup breadcrumbs
– ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 3 garlic cloves, minced
– 1 tsp onion powder
– 1 tsp paprika
– 1 tsp Italian seasoning
– Salt and black pepper, to taste
– 5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
– 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
– 2 bell peppers (red and green), chopped
– 1 large onion, cut into chunks
– 3 tbsp olive oil
– 2 cups beef broth
– 1½ cups crushed tomatoes
– 2 tbsp tomato paste
– 1 tsp smoked paprika
– 1 tsp oregano
– 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a large baking dish.
2. In a bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently and roll into 1½-inch meatballs.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the meatballs for 2–3 minutes. They do not need to be fully cooked.
4. In the baking dish, combine the potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, and onion. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and season with smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
5. Arrange the browned meatballs over the vegetables.
6. Whisk together the beef broth, crushed tomatoes, and tomato paste. Pour the mixture evenly over everything.
7. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
8. Remove the foil, gently stir, and continue baking for 20–25 minutes until the potatoes are tender, the meatballs are fully cooked, and the sauce has thickened slightly.
9. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot with crusty bread or a simple green salad.