Dinner for 4
Baked Meatball Casserole
Seasoned beef meatballs bake in tomato sauce beneath melted mozzarella for a warm casserole with tender centers.
$9.27for 4 servings
$2.32 per serving$9.27 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: primaverakitchen.com
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings (the source says 6, which counts pieces)
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.23Typical price |
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.20Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Tomato paste and sauce$0.10/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.85Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.90Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.27 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb extra-lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup seasoned keto breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup parsley
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- salt and fresh ground pepper to taste (optional)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (optional)
- 1 tsp parsley
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the red onion in olive oil over medium heat for 4 minutes.
- Mix the onion, beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs and place them in the baking dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes, until the meatballs reach 160 F.
- Pour tomato sauce over the meatballs, cover with mozzarella, and bake for 10 more minutes.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
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