MEATBALL RECIPE

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MEATBALL RECIPE

Preparation 🕰: 15 mins
Cooking 🕰: 30 mins
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 28-30 meatballs

INGREDIENTS

500g lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 Garlic clove, finely minced
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 Large Egg
1 Tsp Salt
1/8 Tsp black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, (optional)
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
1/4 cup chili sauce
340g Tomato pasta sauce

PREPARATION

1: Preheat oven to 400F/200C/Gas5. Line a rectangular baking sheet and set aside.

2: Combine the milk and breadcrumbs in a small bowl and set aside.

3: In a large mixing bowl, whisk egg until blended and whisk in the salt, black pepper,  grated cheese and parsley.

4: Add the ground beef to the egg mixture and mix together, then add the onions, garlic and soaked bread crumbs and mix thoroughly with your fingers or stiff spatula. Try not to overwork the meat and do not knead the meat.

5: Pinch off a piece of the meat and roll gently between your hands to form a ball.  Place the ball in prepared baking sheet and repeat until all the meat mixture is used making about 28-30 balls.

6: Bake in preheated oven for about 15 mins or until the meat is no longer pink in center and juice is clear.

7: In a saucepan, bring the chili sauce and tomato sauce to simmer on medium heat, add the meatballs to fit in the pan. cover and simmer for 15 mins or until the meatballs are hot and cooked through.

Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed rice or pasta.

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