Garlic Butter One-Pan Meatballs and Potatoes: Easy Dinner Recipe

Garlic Butter Meatballs and Potatoes is the ultimate easy dinner recipe that’s better than takeout. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to perfectly crispy potatoes every time. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Try this Tortellini Carbonara for another quick dinner idea and Pair this dish with The Best Raspberry Bread for a complete meal.

What You'll Need for Garlic Butter One-Pan Meatballs and Potatoes: Easy Dinner Recipe

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 tbsp butter
• Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped
• Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese

How to Make Garlic Butter One-Pan Meatballs and Potatoes: Easy Dinner Recipe

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into 1-inch meatballs.
3. Step 3: Melt 2 tbsp of butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove meatballs from skillet and set aside.
4. Step 4: Add halved potatoes to the skillet and cook until golden and crispy, about 10-12 minutes, flipping occasionally.
5. Step 5: Return meatballs to the skillet with potatoes. Add remaining 2 tbsp of butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir to combine and coat meatballs and potatoes in garlic butter.
6. Step 6: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and meatballs are cooked through.
7. Step 7: Garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Storing & Reheating Garlic Butter One-Pan Meatballs and Potatoes: Easy Dinner Recipe

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Meatballs can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days before cooking.

Freezing Garlic Butter One-Pan Meatballs and Potatoes: Easy Dinner Recipe

Freeze cooked meatballs and potatoes separately for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven from frozen.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. May not be as crispy.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter.
• Best substitution: Substitute ground turkey for ground beef for a leaner option.
• Make-ahead: Prepare meatballs and potatoes separately, then combine and reheat in the oven when ready to serve.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If potatoes are not crispy, try increasing the oven temperature and cooking for a shorter time.

Garlic Butter One-Pan Meatballs and Potatoes: Easy Dinner Recipe

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

35 mins

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Total

50 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Gluten-Free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
• 4 cloves garlic, minced

Seasonings

• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 tbsp butter

Optional Toppings

• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into 1-inch meatballs.
3. Step 3: Melt 2 tbsp of butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove meatballs from skillet and set aside.
4. Step 4: Add halved potatoes to the skillet and cook until golden and crispy, about 10-12 minutes, flipping occasionally.
5. Step 5: Return meatballs to the skillet with potatoes. Add remaining 2 tbsp of butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir to combine and coat meatballs and potatoes in garlic butter.
6. Step 6: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and meatballs are cooked through.
7. Step 7: Garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter.
• Best substitution: Substitute ground turkey for ground beef for a leaner option.
• Make-ahead: Prepare meatballs and potatoes separately, then combine and reheat in the oven when ready to serve.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If potatoes are not crispy, try increasing the oven temperature and cooking for a shorter time.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze cooked meatballs and potatoes separately for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven from frozen.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. May not be as crispy.
• Make ahead: Meatballs can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days before cooking.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 520
• Protein: 32g
• Fat: 32g
• Carbs: 25g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 600mg
• Cholesterol: 120mg
• Sat. Fat: 16g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

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