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Mini Meatballs with Mashed Potato

Name: Mini Meatballs with Mashed Potato
Prep time: 40 min
Yield: 3-4 servings
Ingredients: 200g lean beef mince; 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon finely grated onion; 1 egg yolk; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 tablespoons whole milk; 1 teaspoon butter; 1/3 cup frozen peas

Tiny, tender meatballs baked until juicy, served with creamy mashed potato and steamed peas. A balanced meal with protein, carbs, and vegetables.

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40 minutes3-4 servingsSmall soft pieces with creamy mash

Ingredients(8)

200g lean beef mince
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon finely grated onion
1 egg yolk
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 teaspoon butter
1/3 cup frozen peas

Instructions(10 steps)

1
Preheat oven to 190C/375F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2
In a bowl, combine mince, breadcrumbs, grated onion, and egg yolk. Mix with your hands until just combined.
3
Roll into small meatballs about the size of a large marble (roughly 2cm each).
4
Place on the baking tray and bake for 15-18 minutes until cooked through (no pink inside).
5
While meatballs bake, peel potatoes and cut into 2cm cubes.
6
Place potatoes in a pot of cold water, bring to boil, and cook for 15-18 minutes until very soft.
7
In the last 3 minutes of potato cooking, add frozen peas to the same pot.
8
Drain potatoes and peas. Return potatoes to pot.
9
Add butter and milk to potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy.
10
Serve meatballs cut in half (to check they are cooked through and to prevent choking), with mashed potato and peas on the side.

Nutritional Highlights

-Beef provides iron and zinc for growth
-Potatoes offer vitamin C and potassium
-Peas add plant protein and fiber
-Balanced meal covering protein, carbs, and vegetables

Age Appropriateness

Suitable for 18-24 month olds. Cut meatballs in half to check they are cooked through and to make them a safer size for eating.

Introduction Tip

Let toddlers try picking up meatball halves with a fork - it is great practice for utensil skills at this age.

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Instructions(10 steps)

Preheat oven to 190C/375F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

In a bowl, combine mince, breadcrumbs, grated onion, and egg yolk. Mix with your hands until just combined.

Roll into small meatballs about the size of a large marble (roughly 2cm each).

Place on the baking tray and bake for 15-18 minutes until cooked through (no pink inside).

While meatballs bake, peel potatoes and cut into 2cm cubes.

Place potatoes in a pot of cold water, bring to boil, and cook for 15-18 minutes until very soft.

In the last 3 minutes of potato cooking, add frozen peas to the same pot.

Drain potatoes and peas. Return potatoes to pot.

Add butter and milk to potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy.

Serve meatballs cut in half (to check they are cooked through and to prevent choking), with mashed potato and peas on the side.