Sheet Pan Meatballs With Tomato Salad And Green Sauce

This dish is a perfect example of how a simple sheet pan meal can deliver incredible flavor with minimal effort. Juicy meatballs, seasoned to perfection, are roasted until golden brown and served alongside a vibrant tomato salad and a zesty green sauce that ties everything together. The combination of the hearty meatballs with the fresh and tangy tomato salad, plus the herby, garlicky green sauce, makes this meal both satisfying and refreshing. It’s ideal for a weeknight dinner but impressive enough for entertaining guests.

Ingredients:

For the Meatballs:

• 1 lb ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil for drizzling

For the Tomato Salad:

• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Green Sauce:

• 1/2 cup fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup fresh basil
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tablespoon capers
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
2. Make the Meatballs: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined. Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil.
3. Bake the Meatballs: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown on the outside.
4. Prepare the Tomato Salad: While the meatballs are baking, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, red onion, chopped basil, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Set aside.
5. Make the Green Sauce: In a food processor, combine the parsley, cilantro, basil, garlic, capers, lemon juice, and olive oil. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve: Once the meatballs are cooked, remove them from the oven. Serve the meatballs with the tomato salad on the side and drizzle with the green sauce. Enjoy!

This recipe brings together comforting and fresh elements in a dish that’s as easy to make as it is to devour. Perfect for any occasion!