Meatballs Recipe
Tasty, cheesy and packed with veges, these meatballs are a winner.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 651kcal
Ingredients
- 500 grams beef mince
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 80 grams cheddar or tasty cheese, chopped into 1cm cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, finely chopped
- 400 grams canned chopped tomatoes
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 2 beef stock cubes
- 1 cup water
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- extra chopped basil (to garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the beef mince, onion, parmesan cheese, basil, egg and breadcrumbs.
- Take about a tablespoon and half of mixture and shape into a cup shape (see picture above). Place a cube of cheese into the middle and shape mince mixture around the cheese to form a ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture and cheese.
- Heat half of the oil in a frying pan and cook meatballs until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Place rest of oil in frying pan and add the celery, carrot and zucchini. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, stock cubes (crumbled) and water to the pan. Bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Return meatballs to the pan (and any leftover cheese cubes) and simmer for a further 10-15 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve with rice or spaghetti.
Nutrition
Calories: 651kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 1235mg | Potassium: 1056mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 3425IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 303mg | Iron: 6mg