Cajun Beef Meatball Medley with Roasted Veggies and Marinara

Ingredients

• 500g ground beef
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 200g baby potatoes, halved
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• Chopped parsley for garnish

Method

1. 1

   1. Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form into 12 meatballs.

3. 3

   3. Place baby potatoes in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes at 200°C (400°F). Shake the basket halfway through.

4. 4

   4. After 10 minutes, add the meatballs to the basket with the potatoes and cook for an additional 8 minutes, flipping the meatballs halfway through.

5. 5

   5. While the meatballs are cooking, toss the chopped bell pepper and sliced zucchini with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

6. 6

   6. After the meatballs and potatoes have cooked for 8 minutes, add the seasoned vegetables to the basket and cook everything together for 6 more minutes, shaking the basket once halfway through.

7. 7

   7. While the final cooking is wrapping up, warm the marinara sauce in a small saucepan on the stove or in the microwave.

8. 8

   8. Let the meatballs rest for 3 minutes, then plate by placing the roasted potatoes, meatballs, and veggies together, and drizzle with the warm marinara sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Swaps & variations

• Use ground turkey instead of beef for a lighter option.
• Substitute sweet potatoes for baby potatoes for a sweeter flavor.
• Swap out seasonal vegetables like asparagus or broccoli for bell pepper and zucchini.

Storing & freezing

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the air fryer for best results.