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Meatballs

Meatballs

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Delicious homemade meatballs served with pasta for a comforting family meal.
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Details
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Dish
Servings 4 adults
Calories 321
Cuisine Italian
Taste Savory
Occasion Family dinner
Difficulty Level Intermediate
Cooking Method Pan-fried, Simmered
Cost $$
Diet Diabetic, Lactose-free, Low Lactose
Health Tag High-protein, Meat

Equipment

  • Chopping board
  • Chopping knife
  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Stove

Ingredients
 
 

  • 450 g minced lamb lean, or beef
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 2 to 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 20 g tomato puree
  • 400 g tin chopped tomatoes
  • pinch black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place the minced meat in a large bowl.
  • Fry the onion and garlic until golden brown.
  • Add a little water and tomato puree to the pan.
  • Cook for a few minutes.
  • Add this mixture to the minced meat and mix well.
  • Shape into meatballs with damp hands.
  • Place the meatballs back in the pan over a medium heat and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally until brown on all sides.
  • Drain any excess fat from the pan or gently pat meatballs with kitchen paper to remove any excess fat.
  • Add the tin of chopped tomatoes to the frying pan and season with pepper.
  • Cook the meatballs gently in the frying pan for 15 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally.

Notes

Serve with pasta for a hearty meal.
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Nutrition per Serving

Calories: 321kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 21gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 232mgPotassium: 251mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 3mg

Source

Adapted from 101 Square Meals: Easy Recipes for Everyday Life by the Health Service Executive and Safefood, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Original available here.
Image source:
Image from 101 Square Meals by Health Service Executive and Safefood, CC BY 4.0.
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