Enjoy Irresistible Beef Meatballs with Sweet Potato Mash & Maple Sauce
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful dish with these irresistible beef meatballs served alongside creamy sweet potato mash and a delicious maple sauce. This hearty meal is perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, offering a delightful combination of savory meatballs, rich sauce, and smooth mash that appeals to all ages. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, this recipe ensures you can whip up a satisfying dinner in no time. Elevate your dining experience by pairing it with fresh vegetables or a light salad. Discover why this dish is destined to become a new favorite!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 medium onion, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated onion, minced garlic, smoked paprika, dried sage, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until just combined. Form into 16 meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the meatballs on all sides for about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Boil peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in salted water for 12-15 minutes until fork-tender; drain.
- In the same skillet, deglaze with fruit juice or broth, then add maple syrup and Dijon mustard. Stir in chicken stock and return meatballs to simmer for 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
- Mash sweet potatoes with butter and cream; season with cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Serve meatballs over the sweet potato mash with sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg