Garlic Butter One-Pan Meatballs and Potatoes: Cozy Dinner in 30 Minutes

Garlic Butter One-Pan Meatballs and Potatoes is the ultimate cozy dinner ready in 30 minutes. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to perfectly tender meatballs and potatoes every time. The golden, crispy meatballs and soft, buttery potatoes will make your family beg for this better-than-takeout dinner. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Tortellini Carbonara and The Best Raspberry Bread.

What You'll Need for Garlic Butter One-Pan Meatballs and Potatoes: Cozy Dinner in 30 Minutes

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
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped
• Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese

How to Make Garlic Butter One-Pan Meatballs and Potatoes: Cozy Dinner in 30 Minutes

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine ground beef, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, paprika, and garlic powder. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
3. Step 3: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove meatballs and set aside.
4. Step 4: Add potatoes to the skillet, cut-side down. Cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Flip and return meatballs to the skillet.
5. Step 5: Dot butter over the top. Transfer skillet to preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, until potatoes are tender and meatballs are cooked through.
6. Step 6: Garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan. Serve hot and enjoy!

Storing & Reheating Garlic Butter One-Pan Meatballs and Potatoes: Cozy Dinner in 30 Minutes

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: You can form the meatballs ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Freezing Garlic Butter One-Pan Meatballs and Potatoes: Cozy Dinner in 30 Minutes

Freeze cooked meatballs and potatoes separately for up to 2 months.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then crisp in the oven for 5 minutes.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For extra flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce to the meatball mixture.
• Best substitution: Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
• Make-ahead: You can cook the potatoes ahead of time and reheat in the oven with the meatballs.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If the meatballs are sticking to the skillet, try using a non-stick skillet or adding a bit more oil.

Garlic Butter One-Pan Meatballs and Potatoes: Cozy Dinner in 30 Minutes

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

20 mins

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Total

35 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
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup butter

Seasonings

• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Optional Toppings

• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine ground beef, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, paprika, and garlic powder. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
3. Step 3: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove meatballs and set aside.
4. Step 4: Add potatoes to the skillet, cut-side down. Cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Flip and return meatballs to the skillet.
5. Step 5: Dot butter over the top. Transfer skillet to preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, until potatoes are tender and meatballs are cooked through.
6. Step 6: Garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

• Chef tip: For extra flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce to the meatball mixture.
• Best substitution: Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
• Make-ahead: You can cook the potatoes ahead of time and reheat in the oven with the meatballs.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If the meatballs are sticking to the skillet, try using a non-stick skillet or adding a bit more oil.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze cooked meatballs and potatoes separately for up to 2 months.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then crisp in the oven for 5 minutes.
• Make ahead: You can form the meatballs ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 580
• Protein: 30g
• Fat: 35g
• Carbs: 35g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 3g
• Sodium: 700mg
• Cholesterol: 120mg
• Sat. Fat: 14g

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

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Garlic Butter One-Pan Meatballs and Potatoes: Cozy Dinner in 30 Minutes and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!