There’s nothing more satisfying than a complete, hearty meal made in one pan. This “Tasty Potatoes with Meat” recipe delivers exactly that. The juicy beef patties with crispy roasted potatoes in rich tomato sauce are a simple, nutritious, and customizable comfort food meal for any lunch or dinner of the week.
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The inspiration for this dish starts with a question: “How can we elevate the potatoes?” Of course, potatoes are the most versatile ingredient in everyone’s pantry. You can easily make a wholesome dish around potatoes that is healthy and protein-packed. Hence, combining seasoned beef patties, crispy roasted potatoes, and a rich, herb-infused tomato sauce was the perfect idea.
Moreover, the juicy meat, crispy potato edges, and savory sauce soak up the flavors of garlic, rosemary, and oregano, making every bite deeply comforting and nourishing. Finally, this dish is wonderfully adaptable to what you have on hand and caters to various tastes, ensuring a delicious, satisfying meal that will easily become a weeknight favorite.
Ingredients’ Breakdown for the Tasty Potatoes with Meat
For the meat patties
- Ground beef: Ground beef is the main protein for this recipe. We are using ground beef because it is easy to cook and so delicious.
- Egg: Egg will work as a binder and keep the patties moist and tender.
- Onion: Onion adds a delicious oniony flavor
- Garlic: We love the spicy garlicky kick in the patties.
- Breadcrumbs: Breadcrumbs will help in binding everything together. Also, you can use gluten-free breadcrumbs or cornflakes as well.
- Paprika: Paprika adds a mild spicy-sweetness to the patties.
- Mustard: It adds an earthy flavor to the meat patties.
- Salt and pepper: Salt and pepper make the meat patties super savory and seasoned.
- Oil: We are using olive oil; you can use any oil of your choice.
Ingredient for the potatoes
- Potatoes: We are using small potatoes, cut in half. Also, you can use any potatoes with or without skin.
- Olive oil: Olive oil will help in sticking the seasoning to the potatoes. It also helps in cooking them crispy.
- Paprika: Paprika adds a mild spicy and sweet flavor.
- Garlic powder: Garlic powder adds a nice garlicky flavor.
- Dried rosemary: Dried Rosemary gives the potatoes a clean, herby flavor. Also, you can use fresh sprigs of rosemary.
- Thyme: It also adds an earthy and herby flavor.
- Salt and pepper: Of course, the base seasons make everything come together.
For the sauce
- Canned Tomatoes: We are using strained canned tomatoes. You can use any good-quality one for the enhanced taste.
- Onion: Onion gives the sauce a little body and oniony flavor.
- Garlic: Fresh garlic tastes delicious in the sauce.
- Sugar: Sugar will help in neutralizing the acidity from the tomatoes in the sauce.
- Oregano: Oregano is a great fresh herby addition to the sauce.
- Olive oil: Olive oil will help in browning the onion and help in cooking the sauce.
- Salt and pepper: These are the basic seasonings that will elevate the sauce’s taste.
Instructions
We highly recommend reading the recipe’s instructions thoroughly before starting. Make sure you have all of the ingredients measured out for every step in advance to make the recipe easier.
See the full preparation in the recipe card below with the complete instructions on how to prepare your kitchen and the ingredients, and then make this tasty Potatoes with Meat.
Tasty Potatoes With Meat
Description
This "Tasty Potatoes with Meat" recipe comes with a crispy roasted potatoes in rich tomato sauce that are a simple, nutritious, and customizable comfort food meal for any night of the week.
Ingredients
For the meat patties:
For the potatoes:
For the sauce:
Instructions
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Wash the small potatoes and place them in a bowl.
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Add olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
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Spread the potatoes on a tray and bake at 200°C until golden and crispy.
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Sauté chopped onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
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Stir in strained tomatoes, sugar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
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Combine beef, egg, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, paprika, mustard, salt, and pepper.
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Form round patties.
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Fry until browned and cooked through.
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Place patties on a platter and spoon sauce over them.
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Serve hot with Crispy Potatoes.
Equipment
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Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 520kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 28g44%
- Saturated Fat 7g35%
- Sodium 750mg32%
- Potassium 980mg29%
- Total Carbohydrate 38g13%
- Dietary Fiber 4g16%
- Sugars 6g
- Protein 29g58%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Substitutions & Variations
- Protein: Swap the ground beef for turkey, chicken, or even plant-based mince for a lighter, leaner version. Each brings its own flavor twist while keeping that hearty texture.
- Gluten-free version: You can swap the breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs or cornflakes.
