Description
Comfort meets classic charm in this hearty Meatball Casserole, blending rich Italian flavors with homestyle warmth. Cheesy layers and savory meatballs create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional or to taste)
Instructions
- Thoroughly mix all dried spices in a compact mixing vessel, ensuring an even distribution of chili powder, cumin, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, pepper flakes, and salt.
- Whisk the spice components vigorously until they create a uniform, well-integrated seasoning blend.
- Transfer the aromatic mixture into a sealed, airtight container or glass jar for convenient storage and future culinary applications.
- This versatile seasoning can be used to enhance 1 pound of meat, with proportional adjustments possible for varying recipe quantities.
Notes
- Mix spices in advance and store in a labeled jar for quick weeknight meal preparation.
- Experiment with different meat types like ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version of the dish.
- Toast whole spices before grinding to enhance their deep, complex flavors and aromatic profile.
- Adjust heat levels by increasing or decreasing red pepper flakes to suit personal spice tolerance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg