Mac's Kitchen - Cheesy meatballs Recipe

Cheesy meatballs

Description:
Cheesy meatballs in sauce are packed with vegies for a healthy boost that will keep your family's tastebuds satisfied!


Date Added:	February 4, 2014
Category:	Beef
Serves:	4
Prep. Time:	50 min

Ingredients:

500g lean beef mince
1 green onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
1 egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup fresh breadcrumbs
100g piece tasty cheese, cut into 1cm cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 stalks celery, trimmed, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, grated
1 medium zucchini, grated
500g roma tomatoes, finely chopped
1/4 cup salt-reduced tomato paste
2 beef stock cubes
Cooked spaghetti pasta, to serve

Directions:

Combine mince, onion, basil, egg and breadcrumbs in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Shape 1 tablespoon mixture into a flat round. Place 1 cheese cube in centre of round. Shape mixture around cheese to form a ball. Repeat with remaining mixture and cheese.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook meatballs, in batches, turning, for 3 to 4 minutes or until browned. Transfer to a plate. Cover with foil.
Heat remaining oil in pan. Add celery, carrot and zucchini. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until celery starts to soften. Add tomato. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add tomato paste, crumbled stock cubes and 1 cup cold water. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered for 30 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
Return meatballs to pan. Simmer, covered, for 5 to 7 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through. Serve meatballs and sauce with spaghetti.

Rating: (3)

Added On: February 4, 2014