These succulent meatballs make a quick and wholesome midweek meal.
Ingredients
- 400 g minced beef (15-20% fat content)
- 6 garlic cloves, very finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, very finely chopped
- ½ medium egg white
- 2 tsp cornflour
- 1 can chopped tomatoes in juice
- 1 vegetable stock cube
- 100 ml water
- pinch sugar
- 150 g fresh baby fresh spinach leaves
Instructions
- Place the mince, garlic, onions and salt and pepper into a bowl and really mix well to a paste consistency.
- Mix the egg white and cornflour really well.
- Roll the mince into small balls, the size of a 50p piece, roughly.
- Add to the cornflour and egg white and really coat well.
- Heat 2 tbsp oil (any) in a large sauté pan (with a lid. Add the meatballs and roll around until nicely browned and sealed well.
- Add the canned tomatoes, crumbled stock cube, water and sugar (optional) and bring to a boil. Then turn down the heat to a simmer and cover, cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- After 10 minutes, remove the lid and cook until you have a nice sauce consistency.
- Meanwhile, add 2 tbsp oil to a non-stick frying pan and heat add the beetroot gnocchi. Sauté over high heat to get a nice colour, say 3-4 minutes.
- Add the spinach to the meatballs and wilt, re-season well.
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Nutrition Facts
Braised Meatballs
Amount per Serving
Calories
246
% Daily Value*
Fat
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
65
mg
22
%
Sodium
673
mg
29
%
Potassium
776
mg
22
%
Carbohydrates
14
g
5
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
23
g
46
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
