Sweet Potato and Barcely Meatballs

Prepare Ingredients 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Cook Sweet Potato and Barley 2. Boil the sweet potato cubes until tender. Drain and mash them in a bowl. Cook the barley according to package instructions and add it to the mashed sweet potato.

Prepare Meatball Mixture 3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and garlic until translucent. Set aside to cool slightly.

Mix Meatball Ingredients 4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked sweet potato and barley mixture with the sautéed onions and garlic. Add ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

Form Meatballs 5. Shape the mixture into meatballs of desired size using wet hands. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake Meatballs 6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown.

Serve 7. Serve the sweet potato and barcely meatballs hot with your favorite sauce or as a side dish.