Glazed Meatball with Fresh Garden Salad and Roasted Vegetables

Prep Time: 20 minutes  |  Cook Time: 25 minutes  |  Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 1 serving  |  Difficulty: Easy  |  Cuisine: American

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup onion, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 orange bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup green beans
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, and garlic in a bowl; form into one large meatball.
2. Brown the meatball in a skillet over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally.
3. Mix beef broth, ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce; pour over meatball.
4. Simmer for 12-15 minutes until meatball is cooked through and sauce thickens.
5. Arrange salad greens, bell peppers, carrots, and green beans on a plate.
6. Top with the glazed meatball and drizzle with sauce.

Tips & Notes

• For airline meals, the meatball is pre-cooked and reheated for freshness
• The glossy glaze comes from reducing the sauce until it coats the meatball
• Serve immediately while the meatball is warm and the salad is crisp

Nutrition Notes

High in protein from the beef, with fresh vegetables providing vitamins and fiber. A balanced meal option for air travel.