Description
A warm and satisfying meal featuring juicy meatballs, creamy mashed potatoes, sweet glazed carrots, and vibrant green peas, perfect for any cozy day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup beef or veggie gravy
- 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled & cubed
- 1 tbsp butter or plant-based butter
- 1/4 cup milk or plant milk
- 1 cup green peas, steamed
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the ground meat, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sear the meatballs until browned on all sides. Pour in the gravy and let it simmer.
- Boil potatoes in water until soft. Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Sauté carrots in a separate pan with maple syrup and a pinch of salt until caramelized and tender.
- Steam or microwave peas with a bit of salt until warm.
- Assemble the bowl with a layer of mashed potatoes, followed by meatballs with gravy, glazed carrots, and steamed peas.
Notes
Serve hot, with a sprinkle of fresh herbs if desired. Can be accompanied by crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: meatballs, dinner bowl, comfort food, mashed potatoes, family meal