- 450g minced beef or lamb
- 1 large onion, finely chopped, sautéed in oil till golden and cooled
- 1 tablesp. scallions, chopped
- 1 tablesp. chilli oil, optional but nice (see recipe below)
- Salt and black pepper
- 2-3 cloves garlic
- Piece of ginger, the size of your thumb, chopped
- 2 tablesp. cider vinegar
- 1 tablesp brown sugar
- 1 can chopped tomatoes
- Salt and black pepper
- Handful chopped coriander
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Meatballs in Tomato and Ginger Sauce
4 people
Nutrition per serving
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kcal517 kcals
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protein29g
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iron4.4mg
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carbs55g
Ingredients
Main
- 450g minced beef or lamb
- 1 large onion, finely chopped, sautéed in oil till golden and cooled
- 1 tablesp. scallions, chopped
- 1 tablesp. chilli oil, optional but nice (see recipe below)
- Salt and black pepper
- 2-3 cloves garlic
- Piece of ginger, the size of your thumb, chopped
- 2 tablesp. cider vinegar
- 1 tablesp brown sugar
- 1 can chopped tomatoes
- Salt and black pepper
- Handful chopped coriander
Method
Copy TextTo Cook: Mix the mince, onion, scallions, chilli oil (if using) and seasoning well together. With wet hands shape into small meatballs the size of a walnut. Fry the meatballs in a large pan with a little oil until nicely browned.
Set aside while you make the Tomato and Ginger Sauce. If time does not permit, there are many varieties of sauces and salsas in store.
Put the garlic, ginger, cider vinegar and brown sugar into the processor and whiz for a minute. Pour the mixture and the tin of tomatoes into a saucepan and bring to the boil.
Reduce the heat, add the meatballs and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Season and add coriander just before serving.
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Copy TextTo Cook: Mix the mince, onion, scallions, chilli oil (if using) and seasoning well together. With wet hands shape into small meatballs the size of a walnut. Fry the meatballs in a large pan with a little oil until nicely browned.
Set aside while you make the Tomato and Ginger Sauce. If time does not permit, there are many varieties of sauces and salsas in store.
Put the garlic, ginger, cider vinegar and brown sugar into the processor and whiz for a minute. Pour the mixture and the tin of tomatoes into a saucepan and bring to the boil.
Reduce the heat, add the meatballs and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Season and add coriander just before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with rice or potatoes and a green salad.
