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Ingredients

• 500 g Ground Beef (80 % lean, preferably mixed with a little lamb for flavor)
• 1 large Onion (peeled and sliced into ½‑inch rings)
• 1 medium Green Bell Pepper (seeded and cut into strips)
• 2 medium Tomato (cut into wedges)
• 1 tsp Salt (fine sea salt)
• 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (or paprika for milder heat)
• 1 tsp Dried Oregano (Kekik) (crushed)
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil (for drizzling vegetables)
• 200 ml Tomato Sauce (plain canned sauce, simmered with garlic)
• 1 large Garlic Clove (minced)
• ½ tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

1. Season the Ground Meat

   Place the ground beef in a mixing bowl, add salt, red pepper flakes, and dried oregano. Mix gently with your hands until just combined; avoid over‑mixing.

   Time: PT5M

2. Form the Meatballs

   With damp hands, shape the seasoned meat into 1‑inch (2.5 cm) balls and set aside on a plate.

   Time: PT5M

3. Prepare the Vegetables

   Slice the onion into ½‑inch rings, cut the green pepper into strips, and quarter the tomatoes.

   Time: PT5M

4. Preheat the Oven

   Set the oven to 200 °C (392 °F) and let it fully preheat.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 200°C

5. Arrange Vegetables on the Tray

   Drizzle the baking tray with 1 tbsp olive oil, spread the onion rings, green pepper strips, and tomato wedges in an even layer.

   Time: PT3M

6. Insert Meatballs Between Veggies

   Place the meatballs in the gaps between the vegetables, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

   Time: PT2M

7. Bake the Dish

   Put the tray in the middle rack and bake for 30‑35 minutes, or until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 71 °C (160 °F) and the vegetables are tender.

   Time: PT35M

   Temperature: 200°C

8. Prepare the Simple Tomato Sauce

   While the meatballs bake, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, add minced garlic and sauté 30 seconds, then stir in the tomato sauce, a pinch of salt, and black pepper. Simmer gently for 10 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

9. Serve

   Transfer the baked meatballs and vegetables to a serving platter, drizzle the warm tomato sauce over the top, and enjoy immediately.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

22 g

Carbohydrates

15 g

Fat

22 g

Fiber

3 g