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Healthy Meatball Bake
Ingredients
2 tbsp
sunflower oil
1
onion
1
sweet potato
2 cloves
garlic
1 x 400g tin
chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp
tomato purée
1 tsp
dried oregano
1
bay leaf
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Spices and Seasonings
1 slice
bread
4 tbsp
milk
1 small
onion
1
carrot
1
courgette
500g
lean beef mince
1
large egg yolk
100g
grated mozzarella
freshly ground black pepper
Spices and Seasonings
Instructions
STEP 1
Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.
STEP 2
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and sweet potato; fry gently for 4-5 minutes. Stir regularly until softened.
STEP 3
Add the garlic; fry for another 1-2 minutes.
STEP 4
Mix in the remaining sauce ingredients and 500ml water. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer for 18-20 minutes until vegetables are soft.
STEP 5
In a large bowl, soak the bread in milk for a few minutes until absorbed.
STEP 6
Add the grated onion, carrot, courgette, minced beef, and the egg yolk. Mix well and season with pepper.
STEP 7
Roll the mixture into 24 small meatballs and place in a shallow ovenproof dish. Bake for 18-20 minutes until browned. Drain any excess liquid.
STEP 8
Remove the bay leaf from the sauce and blitz until smooth using a hand-held blender.
STEP 9
Pour the sauce over the meatballs and sprinkle with cheese. Return to the oven for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling. Serve with pasta or rice.
Nutrition Facts
(per serving)
Calories:
1830 calories
Servings:
6 servings
Carbohydrates:
126 g
Fat:
72 g
Fiber:
24 g
Protein:
150 g
Sugar:
60 g
Meal Effort
Preparation:
30 minutes
Cook:
1 hrs
Total:
1 hrs 30 mins