Imagine biting into a crispy, golden-brown potato ball that’s perfectly balanced with savory meat and tender spinach – a culinary treasure that brings together the best of home-style French cooking. These potato meatballs are not just a meal, but a delightful experience that transforms simple ingredients into an extraordinary dish that will have your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
- 500g / 1.1 lbs potatoes (peeled and cooked)
- 200g / 7 oz ground meat
- 1 cup cooked and chopped spinach
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- Chopped parsley (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil or butter for cooking
- 1 egg yolk (optional, for binding)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the Potato Puree
- Mash the cooked potatoes until smooth
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional parsley
- Add egg yolk if desired and mix well
2. Create the Meat Filling
- Heat olive oil in a skillet
- Sauté minced garlic and onions until fragrant
- Add ground meat and cook until golden brown
- Mix in chopped spinach, season, and let cool
3. Form the Potato Meatballs
- Take a small portion of potato puree
- Flatten it in your palm
- Place a spoonful of meat filling in the center
- Gently close and shape into a ball
4. Cooking
- Heat oil or butter in a pan
- Fry potato meatballs until golden and crispy on all sides
- Alternative: Bake in the oven for a lighter version
Cooking Details
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 4-6 people
Nutritional Highlights
- Protein-rich from ground meat
- High in vitamins from spinach
- Complex carbohydrates from potatoes
Why These Potato Meatballs Are Amazing
These potato meatballs are more than just a meal – they’re a nutritious and delicious way to enjoy a balanced dish. Packed with protein from meat, vitamins from spinach, and comforting carbohydrates from potatoes, they offer:
- A perfect balance of flavors
- Excellent source of nutrients
- Easy to customize
- Kid-friendly and adult-approved
- Great for meal prep
Whether you’re looking for a hearty family dinner or a unique appetizer, these French-inspired potato meatballs are sure to impress. Bon appétit!