Dinner for 4
Sheet Pan Meatballs
Beef meatballs roast on one pan while fresh tomato salad and a walnut herb sauce come together without cooking.
$19.45for 4 servings
$4.86 per serving$19.45 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: pinchofyum.com
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
Middle EasternDairy-freeHigh-proteinDinnersLunchesSheet pan
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 1 | $1.49Typical price |
| Pickles and olives$0.18/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.22Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.56Typical price |
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
| Bagels, English muffins, croissants$0.70 each typical | 0.5 | $0.35Typical price |
| Alfredo, pesto, curry and simmer sauces$0.18/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $1.53Typical price |
| Cherry and grape tomatoes$0.30/oz typical | 16 oz | $4.80Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Cucumbers$0.89 each typical | 1 | $0.89Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $19.45 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup parsley
- 1 cup cilantro
- 1/4 cup capers or pitted castelvetrano olives
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- salt to taste (optional)
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup panko
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small baguette for serving (optional)
- 1 cup tzatziki
- 1 lb cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tbsp freshly minced herbs
- salt to taste (optional)
- 1 cucumber
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and lightly oil a large sheet pan.
- Mix the egg, paprika, salt, panko, and ground beef in a bowl, then shape 16 meatballs.
- Bake the meatballs for 18 to 22 minutes, until they reach 160 F inside.
- Finely chop the garlic, parsley, cilantro, capers, and walnuts, then stir them with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Toss the tomatoes, cucumber, second garlic clove, vinegar, and minced herbs in a bowl.
- Serve the meatballs with the tomato salad, green sauce, and tzatziki.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
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