A Greek Classic One-Pan Dinner: Beeftekia me Patates Lemonates

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber and are a healthier alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen fries

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients.

Chop the onion and parsley in a food processor until finely chopped and add to a bowl with ground beef.

Grate 3-4 garlic cloves and add to the mixing bowl.

Add 1.5 cups of unseasoned breadcrumbs, 1 cup of milk, and 2 eggs to the bowl.

Season with 2 teaspoons of salt, freshly cracked black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, and 0.5 teaspoon of dried mint.

Mix everything together well and form into elongated meatballs (Bea).

Peel and quarter 8 gold potatoes and transfer them to a 9 by 13 inch baking pan.

In a separate bowl, mix 0.25 cup of olive oil, 0.25 cup of fresh lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard.

Pour the mixture over the potatoes and add 2 cups of water to cover them.

Season the potatoes with salt, black pepper, 2 teaspoons of dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and 0.25 teaspoon of ground cumin.

Place the formed meatballs on top of the potatoes, cover with foil, and bake at 400°F for 40 minutes.

Uncover and bake for another 40 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender and the meatballs are browned.

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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