Name: Savoury Meatball Potato Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: to taste Black Pepper; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tsp Oregano, dried; 1 Eggs; 70 g Breadcrumbs; 30 g Parmesan, grated, optional; 500 g Minced Beef; 150 g Mozzarella, grated; 700 g Potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 tbsp Parsley, chopped, to finish; 1 tbsp Tomato purée; 3 cloves Garlic, minced, divided; 1 medium Onion, finely chopped; 400 g Tomatoes, chopped or canned; 250 ml Beef Stock, hot; to taste Salt

Method

20 mins prep55 mins cook75 mins total

Heat oven to 190°C (170°C fan).
Mix minced beef with breadcrumbs, egg, half the garlic, salt, and pepper. Shape into small meatballs.
Brown meatballs in a little olive oil until lightly coloured, then set aside.
In the same pan, cook onion and remaining garlic until softened.
Stir in tomato purée, chopped tomatoes, stock, and oregano. Simmer 8–10 minutes.
Layer sliced potatoes in a greased baking dish, seasoning lightly between layers.
Add browned meatballs over the potatoes and pour over the tomato sauce.
Cover and bake for 35 minutes, then uncover, top with mozzarella (and parmesan if using), and bake 15–20 minutes more until potatoes are tender and top is golden.
Rest 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve.