🥔 Meatballs and Mash—But Make It Gourmet 🍴

Name: Garlic Olive Oil Meatballs & Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork); 1/4 cup breadcrumbs; 1 egg; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp finely chopped onion; 1 tbsp chopped parsley; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp ingredient; 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks; 1/2 cup milk or cream; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp Garlic Premium Olive Oil; Salt and pepper to taste; Chopped chives for garnish

July 16, 2025

Garlic Olive Oil Meatballs & Mashed Potatoes Recipe at The Little Shop of Olive Oils

Classic? Yes. Boring? Never.

Some dinners just feel like home—and this is one of them. But here at The Little Shop of Olive Oils, we love taking those familiar favorites and giving them a little glow-up.

These meatballs and mashed potatoes are everything you crave—juicy, savory, creamy, and comforting—but with one simple upgrade that makes all the difference: our Garlic Premium Olive Oil. It adds a warm, rich depth that turns an everyday meal into something just a little more special.

The meatballs are tender and flavorful, seared to perfection, while the mashed potatoes are silky smooth with just the right hint of garlic. And that final drizzle of olive oil? That’s the magic touch that ties it all together.

This is the kind of meal you make when you want something cozy but still want to impress—perfect for a weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend at home.

Tracey’s Tip: Don’t skip that final drizzle of Garlic Premium Olive Oil—it’s what takes this dish from comforting to unforgettable.

Garlic Olive Oil Meatballs & Mashed Potatoes

The Little Shop of Olive Oils

Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Calories

724

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

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1 lb ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp finely chopped onion
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp ingredient

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2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1/2 cup milk or cream
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp Garlic Premium Olive Oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped chives for garnish

Directions

In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Mix until just combined and form into 12 meatballs.
Heat 1 tbsp Garlic Olive Oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Sear meatballs for 2–3 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through (internal temp 160°F). Set aside.
Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15–18 minutes.
Drain and mash with milk, butter, and Garlic Olive Oil until smooth and creamy.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Plate mashed potatoes and top with meatballs.
Drizzle with a little more Garlic Olive Oil.
Garnish with chopped chives and serve warm.